Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 3(5): 89 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046516
Common Names
- Bigelow's Carphochaete
- Bigelow's Carphochaete
- Bigelow's Carphochaete
Description
Carphochaete bigelovii (also called Bigelow's Carphochaete, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It grows in dry, sandy soils and has an upright habit with small, oval leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Carphochaete bigelovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The plant is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin and respiratory conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Carphochaete bigelovii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carphochaete bigelovii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It is best to space the plants 18-24 inches apart.
Where to Find Carphochaete bigelovii
Carphochaete bigelovii is native to North America and can be found in dry, sandy areas in the southwestern United States.
Carphochaete bigelovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carphochaete bigelovii?
Carphochaete bigelovii
What type of plant is Carphochaete bigelovii?
Carphochaete bigelovii is an annual herb
Where is Carphochaete bigelovii found?
Carphochaete bigelovii is found in the southwestern United States and Mexico
Species in the Carphochaete genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,