Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees & Mart.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 12(1): 6 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088968
Common Names
- Sonchus Sunflower
- Cephalopappus Sunflower
- Lettuce Sunflower
Description
Cephalopappus sonchifolius (also called Sonchifolius Cephalopappus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western parts of North America. It has a small, woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and sometimes in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalopappus sonchifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalopappus sonchifolius has small yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cephalopappus sonchifolius is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the root clumps in early spring. Plant the divisions in a sandy soil mix and keep the soil moist until the plants have established.
Where to Find Cephalopappus sonchifolius
Cephalopappus sonchifolius can be found in the dry grasslands of the western United States.
Cephalopappus sonchifolius FAQ
What are the common names of Cephalopappus sonchifolius?
Common names of Cephalopappus sonchifolius include yellow daisy and yellow thistle.
What is the growth habit of Cephalopappus sonchifolius?
Cephalopappus sonchifolius is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1 m in height.
What is the native range of Cephalopappus sonchifolius?
Cephalopappus sonchifolius is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Central Asia.
Species in the Cephalopappus genus
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,