Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ericoides
ID:
103484

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 22: 124 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000102813

Common Names

  • Disynaphia ericoides
  • Heath Groundsel
  • Heath Ragwort

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Description

Disynaphia ericoides (also called Heath Disynaphia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant. It has white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Disynaphia ericoides 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

Disynaphia ericoides has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a hairy stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Disynaphia ericoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Disynaphia ericoides

Disynaphia ericoides is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods and along roadsides.

Disynaphia ericoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Disynaphia ericoides?

Disynaphia ericoides

What is the common name of Disynaphia ericoides?

Heath Aster

What is the family of Disynaphia ericoides?

Asteraceae

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-6023: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
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.