Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
albicans
ID:
72760

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 112(1): 229 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072089



Common Names

  • White-flowered Cyanthillium
  • White-flowered Ironweed
  • White-flowered Horseweed


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia albicans DC. [unknown]
  • Conyza albicans Wall. [unknown]

Description

Cyanthillium albicans (also called White-flowered Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has white flowers that bloom from June to August. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cyanthillium albicans is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyanthillium albicans is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of Cyanthillium albicans is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling of Cyanthillium albicans is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyanthillium albicans is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the root clump. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Cyanthillium albicans

Cyanthillium albicans can be found in the southeastern United States, particularly in Florida and Georgia.

Cyanthillium albicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyanthillium albicans?

Cyanthillium albicans

What is the common name of Cyanthillium albicans?

White-flowered Cyanthillium

What is the natural habitat of Cyanthillium albicans?

Dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and disturbed sites

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-28844: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.