Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
paniculatus
ID:
117791

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.F.Gmel.) H.J.-C.Hebert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 70: 483 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117120



Common Names

  • Panicled Carphephorus
  • Panicled Carphophorus
  • Panicled Carphephorus Aster


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Synonyms

  • Anonymos paniculata Walter [unknown]
  • Liatris paniculata (J.F.Gmel.) Michx. [unknown]
  • Trilisa paniculata paniculata [unknown]
  • Chrysocoma paniculata J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Trilisa paniculata Cass. [unknown]

Description

Carphephorus paniculatus (also called Panicled Carphephorus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist to dry soils in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Carphephorus paniculatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carphephorus paniculatus is white in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carphephorus paniculatus can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. For division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall and replant the divisions in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Carphephorus paniculatus

Carphephorus paniculatus is native to the southeastern United States, primarily in the states of Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

Carphephorus paniculatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carphephorus paniculatus?

Carphephorus paniculatus

What is the common name of Carphephorus paniculatus?

Panicled Carphephorus

What is the typical habitat of Carphephorus paniculatus?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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-78490: Based on the initial data import
Johann Friedrich Gmelin (1748-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Gmel.' in the authors string.
H.J.-C. Hebert: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.-C.Hebert' in the authors string.