Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cernuum
ID:
3255

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 859 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002584



Common Names

  • Carpesium cernuum
  • Nodding Carpesium
  • Nodding Burweed


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Synonyms

  • Ponaea cernua (L.) Bubani [unknown]
  • Carpesium glossophylloides Nakai [unknown]
  • Carpesium pedunculosum Wall. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Carpesium cernuum cernuum [unknown]
  • Eclipta ciliata Herb.Madr. ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Ampherephis wightiana Wall. [unknown]
  • Carpesium taquetii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Carpesium pubescens Wall. [unknown]
  • Carpesium cernuum queenslandica Domin [unknown]
  • Eupatorium pubescens Wall. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Oiospermum wightianum DC. [unknown]

Description

Carpesium cernuum (also called Nodding Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary flower heads with yellow disc florets and white ray florets. It grows in open woodlands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Carpesium cernuum is a flowering plant native to North America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carpesium cernuum var. pedunculosum C.B.Clarke

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carpesium cernuum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carpesium cernuum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Carpesium cernuum

Carpesium cernuum is native to the eastern United States.

Carpesium cernuum FAQ

What type of plant is Carpesium cernuum?

Carpesium cernuum is a flowering plant in the aster family.

Where is Carpesium cernuum found?

Carpesium cernuum is found in the western United States and Canada.

What is the scientific classification of Carpesium cernuum?

Carpesium cernuum is a member of the Asteraceae family and the genus Carpesium.

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