Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
durangensis
ID:
33094

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grashoff ex B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 64: 153, fig (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032423



Common Names

  • Durango Carphochaete
  • Durango Thistle
  • Durango Cotton Thistle


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Description

Carphochaete durangensis (also called Durango Carphochaete, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and the United States. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a thin, erect stem and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carphochaete durangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carphochaete durangensis is yellow and has a daisy-like appearance. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a single seed inside. The seedling has a single, long, narrow leaf with a white midrib and a white-tipped tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carphochaete durangensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn, while seed should be sown in spring or summer.

Where to Find Carphochaete durangensis

Carphochaete durangensis is native to the Sierra Madre Occidental in Durango, Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons.

Carphochaete durangensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carphochaete durangensis?

Carphochaete durangensis

What is the natural habitat of Carphochaete durangensis?

Mountainous areas of Mexico

What is the flower color of Carphochaete durangensis?

White

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-131353: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
Jerold L. Grashoff (1945-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grashoff' in the authors string.