Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordatum
ID:
32526

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.H.Chen & C.M.Hu

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 12(4): 497 (1974) (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031855



Common Names

  • Carpesium
  • Heartleaf
  • Cordatum Heartleaf


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Description

Carpesium cordatum (also called Common Stork's-bill, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It has a single stem that grows up to 20 cm tall, with deeply lobed leaves and small white flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as meadows, roadsides, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Carpesium cordatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carpesium cordatum has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carpesium cordatum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Carpesium cordatum

Carpesium cordatum is found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida.

Carpesium cordatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carpesium cordatum?

Carpesium cordatum

What is the common name of Carpesium cordatum?

Carpesium

What is the family of Carpesium cordatum?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-13080: Based on the initial data import
Chen Feng Huai (1900-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.H.Chen' in the authors string.
Chi Ming Hu (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Hu' in the authors string.