Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.F.Blake) Panero
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 36: 76 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001194
Common Names
- Pappobolus hypargyreus
- Silver-leaved Pappobolus
- Silver-stemmed Pappobolus
Synonyms
- Helianthopsis hypargyrea (S.F.Blake) H.Rob. [unknown]
- Helianthopsis hypargyrea S.F.Blake [unknown]
- Helianthus hypargyreus S.F.Blake [unknown]
- Helianthopsis hypargyreus (S.F.Blake) H.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Pappobolus hypargyreus (also called Silverleaf Pappobolus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers that are borne in a branched inflorescence. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pappobolus hypargyreus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pappobolus hypargyreus is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pappobolus hypargyreus is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Pappobolus hypargyreus
Pappobolus hypargyreus can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Pappobolus hypargyreus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pappobolus hypargyreus?
Pappobolus hypargyreus
What is the common name of Pappobolus hypargyreus?
Silverleaf Sunray
What is the natural habitat of Pappobolus hypargyreus?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands of the western United States
Species in the Pappobolus genus
Pappobolus sagasteguii,
Pappobolus hypargyreus,
Pappobolus verbesinoides,
Pappobolus verbesinoides,
Pappobolus schillingii,
Pappobolus microphyllus,
Pappobolus discolor,
Pappobolus sanchezii,
Pappobolus imbaburensis,
Pappobolus stuebelii,
Pappobolus viridior,
Pappobolus ecuadoriensis,
Pappobolus smithii,
Pappobolus matthewsii,
Pappobolus acutifolius,
Pappobolus lehmannii,
Pappobolus subniveus,
Pappobolus acuminatus,
Pappobolus argenteus,
Pappobolus youngiorum,
Pappobolus senex,
Pappobolus robinsonii,
Pappobolus lanatus,
Pappobolus nigrescens,
Pappobolus storkhortonianus,
Pappobolus davidii,
Pappobolus lodicatus,
Pappobolus decumbens,
Pappobolus cajamarcensis,
Pappobolus jelskii,
Pappobolus hypargyreus,
Pappobolus woodsonianus,
Pappobolus senex,
Pappobolus cinerascens,
Pappobolus andinus,
Pappobolus hutchisonii,
Pappobolus amoenus,
Pappobolus juncosae,
Pappobolus mollicomus,
Pappobolus macranthus,
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,