Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
szechuanense
ID:
92403

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 12(4): 499 (1974) (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091732



Common Names

  • Szechuan Carpesium
  • Carpesium Szechuanense
  • Szechuan Daisy


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Description

Carpesium szechuanense (also called 'Szechuan Carpesium', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carpesium szechuanense is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a single, central disc floret. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carpesium szechuanense is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Carpesium szechuanense

Carpesium szechuanense is native to China and can be found in moist, wooded areas.

Carpesium szechuanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carpesium szechuanense?

Carpesium szechuanense

What is the common name of Carpesium szechuanense?

Szechuan Carpesium

What is the habitat of Carpesium szechuanense?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, 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-48000: 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.