Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
132747

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 25: 250 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132076



Common Names

  • Prostrate Noticastrum
  • Creeping Noticastrum
  • Trailing Noticastrum


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Description

Noticastrum decumbens (also called decumbent noticastrum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in dry open woods, meadows, and rocky slopes. Its leaves are alternate, pinnately divided, and its flowers are yellow and daisy-like.

Uses & Benefits

Noticastrum decumbens is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and infusions, which are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Noticastrum decumbens has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noticastrum decumbens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be divided in spring or fall.

Where to Find Noticastrum decumbens

Noticastrum decumbens is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas, along roadsides and in gardens.

Noticastrum decumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Noticastrum decumbens?

Noticastrum decumbens

What is the common name of Noticastrum decumbens?

Decumbens Noticastrum

What is the natural habitat of Noticastrum decumbens?

Noticastrum decumbens is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey

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-92926: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.