Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
schwenkiaefolia
ID:
117627

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 100: 587 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116956



Common Names

  • Schwenkiaefolia Echinocoryne
  • Echinocoryne Schwenkiaefolia
  • Schwenk's Sea Holly


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia schwenkiaefolia Mart. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Echinocoryne schwenkiaefolia (also called 'Schwenk's Sea-Daffodil', among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist to wet soils, such as in open woods, meadows, and along streams and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Echinocoryne schwenkiaefolia is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinocoryne schwenkiaefolia has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinocoryne schwenkiaefolia is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall, with the clumps being divided into smaller sections and replanted. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun.

Where to Find Echinocoryne schwenkiaefolia

Echinocoryne schwenkiaefolia can be found in South Africa, mainly in the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape.

Echinocoryne schwenkiaefolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinocoryne schwenkiaefolia?

Echinocoryne schwenkiaefolia

What is the common name of Echinocoryne schwenkiaefolia?

Schwenk's sea-cucumber

What is the natural habitat of Echinocoryne schwenkiaefolia?

Salt marshes and coastal dunes of the eastern United States

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-78333: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.