Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
bellidifolius
ID:
13548

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Michx.) Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 2(1): 66 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012877



Common Names

  • Carphephorus bellidifolius
  • Bellidifolius Carphephorus
  • Carphephorus


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Synonyms

  • Liatris bellidifolia Michaux [unknown]
  • Liatris bellidifolia Michx. [unknown]

Description

Carphephorus bellidifolius (also called False Pimpernel, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and grows in sandy soils, especially in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Carphephorus bellidifolius has been used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carphephorus bellidifolius has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carphephorus bellidifolius is a small, low-growing, tufted perennial that is native to North America. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is a slow process.

Where to Find Carphephorus bellidifolius

Carphephorus bellidifolius is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

Carphephorus bellidifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carphephorus bellidifolius?

Carphephorus bellidifolius

What is the common name of Carphephorus bellidifolius?

Daisy Fleabane

What is the natural habitat of Carphephorus bellidifolius?

It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.

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-112461: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.