Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Rob.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 100(4): 852 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000939
Common Names
- Mattos-silvae Cyrtocymura
- Mattos-silvae Daisy Bush
- Mattos-silvae Goldenbush
Description
Cyrtocymura mattos-silvae (also called Mattos' Cytocymura, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist meadows, open woods, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtocymura mattos-silvae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyrtocymura mattos-silvae has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and toothed.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyrtocymura mattos-silvae is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Cyrtocymura mattos-silvae
Cyrtocymura mattos-silvae can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Cyrtocymura mattos-silvae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtocymura mattos-silvae?
Cyrtocymura mattos-silvae
What is the common name of Cyrtocymura mattos-silvae?
Mattos-Silvae's Coneflower
What is the natural habitat of Cyrtocymura mattos-silvae?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
What is the flowering season of Cyrtocymura mattos-silvae?
Spring and summer
What is the growth habit of Cyrtocymura mattos-silvae?
Upright, clump-forming perennial
Species in the Cyrtocymura 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,