Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
carnosus
ID:
1401

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Small) C.W.James

Source:
gcc

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 60: 120 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000730



Common Names

  • Carphephorus carnosus
  • Florida Pineland Fleabane
  • Pineland Fleabane


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Description

Carphephorus carnosus (also called Coastal Plain False Foxglove, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in dry, sandy soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Carphephorus carnosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carphephorus carnosus is a white-pink disc flower with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carphephorus carnosus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division of the clumps should be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Carphephorus carnosus

Carphephorus carnosus can be found in the southeastern United States, primarily in the states of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.

Carphephorus carnosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carphephorus carnosus?

Carphephorus carnosus

What is the common name of Carphephorus carnosus?

Fleshy Carphephorus

What is the natural habitat of Carphephorus carnosus?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in the southeastern United States.

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

John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Charles William James (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.W.James' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:47655-2: Based on the initial data import