Status:
valid
Authors:
T.F.Patt.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 80: 104, fig (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000102713
Common Names
- Conoclinium
- Blue Mistflower
- Mistflower
Description
Conoclinium mayfieldii (also called Mayfield's Boneset, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant. It has white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to North America and is found in moist meadows, pastures, and other wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Conoclinium mayfieldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Conoclinium mayfieldii has small white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and have a hairy stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Conoclinium mayfieldii is a short-lived perennial that is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in spring or fall. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Conoclinium mayfieldii
Conoclinium mayfieldii is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods and along roadsides.
Conoclinium mayfieldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conoclinium mayfieldii?
Conoclinium mayfieldii
What is the common name of Conoclinium mayfieldii?
Conoclinium
What is the family of Conoclinium mayfieldii?
Asteraceae
Species in the Conoclinium 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,
References
Thomas F. Patterson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.F.Patt.' in the authors string.