Carpesium minus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minus
ID:
29174
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 23: 431, t. 13 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028503
Common Names
- Minus Carpesium
- Small Carpesium
- Lesser Carpesium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Carpesium minus (also called Dwarf Carpesium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Carpesium minus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Carpesium minus has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have thin, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Carpesium minus is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated in spring or summer.
Where to Find Carpesium minus
Carpesium minus can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.
Carpesium minus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carpesium minus?
Carpesium minus
What is the common name of Carpesium minus?
Small Carpesium
What is the family of Carpesium minus?
Asteraceae
Species in the Carpesium genus
Carpesium cernuum, Carpesium triste, Carpesium velutinum, Carpesium divaricatum, Carpesium minus, Carpesium cordatum, Carpesium lipskyi, Carpesium longifolium, Carpesium trachelifolium, Carpesium abrotanoides, Carpesium nepalense, Carpesium humile, Carpesium macrocephalum, Carpesium glossophyllum, Carpesium rosulatum, Carpesium szechuanense, Carpesium faberi, Carpesium scapiforme, Carpesium linearibracteatum,
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-127547: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.