Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borealis
ID:
46961

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.G.Walsh

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 15: 49 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046290



Common Names

  • Centipeda borealis
  • Northern Centipeda
  • Northern Sneezeweed


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Description

Centipeda borealis (also called 'Northern Sneezeweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centipeda borealis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centipeda borealis is a yellow, daisy-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centipeda borealis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be planted in early spring or late fall and should be watered regularly. It can be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Centipeda borealis

Centipeda borealis can be found in the northern United States and Canada.

Centipeda borealis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centipeda borealis?

Centipeda borealis

What type of plant is Centipeda borealis?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Centipeda borealis native to?

It is native to Australia

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-144762: Based on the initial data import
Neville Grant Walsh (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.G.Walsh' in the authors string.