Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cernua
ID:
92898

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) B.L.Burtt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 3(1): 73 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092227



Common Names

  • Cuspidia
  • White-Headed Daisy
  • White-Headed Fleabane


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Description

Cuspidia cernua (also called 'Nodding Bur-Marigold', 'Nodding Bur Marigold', and 'Nodding Burr Marigold', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist, disturbed areas, such as meadows and ditches.

Uses & Benefits

Cuspidia cernua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cuspidia cernua sub. annua (Less.) Roessler
Cuspidia cernua sub. cernua

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuspidia cernua has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are thin, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuspidia cernua is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and will germinate in the spring.

Where to Find Cuspidia cernua

Cuspidia cernua is native to South America and can be found in the wild in countries such as Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Cuspidia cernua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuspidia cernua?

Cuspidia cernua

What is the common name of Cuspidia cernua?

Nodding Cuspidia

What is the natural habitat of Cuspidia cernua?

Cuspidia cernua is found in moist, shady areas in the southeastern United States.

Species in the Cuspidia 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-48477: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.