Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abrotanoides
ID:
60148

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 860 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059477



Common Names

  • Carpesium Abrotanoides
  • Abrotanoides
  • Carpesium


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Synonyms

  • Carpesium wulfenianum Schreb. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Carpesium abrotanoides abrotanoides [unknown]
  • Carpesium racemosum Wall. [unknown]
  • Carpesium thunbergianum Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Amphirhapis wightiana Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Carpesium wulfenianum Bertol. [unknown]
  • Carpesium abrotanoides thunbergianum (Siebold & Zucc.) Makino [unknown]

Description

Carpesium abrotanoides (also called Yellow Carpets, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia. It has a prostrate habit, with narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Carpesium abrotanoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicinal tinctures. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carpesium abrotanoides has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are yellow-brown, round and measure 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are green, with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carpesium abrotanoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in early spring. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Carpesium abrotanoides

Carpesium abrotanoides is native to Europe and can be found in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy.

Carpesium abrotanoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carpesium abrotanoides?

Carpesium abrotanoides

What is the common name of Carpesium abrotanoides?

Southern Carpesium

What is the family of Carpesium abrotanoides?

Asteraceae

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References