Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
divaricatum
ID:
20449

Status:
valid

Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 4(3): 187 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019778



Common Names

  • Carpesium Divaricatum
  • Spreading Carpesium
  • Spreading Daisy


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Description

Carpesium divaricatum (also called Spreading Carpesium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carpesium divaricatum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carpesium divaricatum var. abrotanoides (Matsum. & Koidz.) H.Koyama
Carpesium divaricatum var. matsuei (Tatewaki & Kitam.) Kitam.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carpesium divaricatum has yellow daisy-like flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves with toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carpesium divaricatum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Carpesium divaricatum

Carpesium divaricatum is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Carpesium divaricatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carpesium divaricatum?

Carpesium divaricatum

What is the family of Carpesium divaricatum?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Carpesium divaricatum?

Grasslands, scrub and open woodlands

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-119123: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.