Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ameristophyllum
ID:
17923

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
gcc

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 34: 118 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017252



Common Names

  • American Crepidiastrum
  • Crepidiastrum Ameristophyllum
  • American Crepidiasrum


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Description

Crepidiastrum ameristophyllum (also called American Crepis, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry, open areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Crepidiastrum ameristophyllum is used as an ornamental plant, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepidiastrum ameristophyllum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepidiastrum ameristophyllum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame and the seedlings should be planted out in their permanent positions in the summer.

Where to Find Crepidiastrum ameristophyllum

Crepidiastrum ameristophyllum is native to the southeastern United States.

Crepidiastrum ameristophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepidiastrum ameristophyllum?

Crepidiastrum ameristophyllum

What is the common name of Crepidiastrum ameristophyllum?

American False Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Crepidiastrum ameristophyllum?

Woodlands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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