Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 236 (-237), fig (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035409
Common Names
- Wurdack's Paranephelius
- Wurdack's Hawkweed
- Wurdack's Fleabane
Description
Paranephelius wurdackii (also called Wurdack's Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, white flower heads. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Paranephelius wurdackii is a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin conditions, fever, and other ailments. It is also used as a food source and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paranephelius wurdackii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, white, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paranephelius wurdackii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn and to keep the soil moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several sections and each section can be planted in a separate pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Paranephelius wurdackii
Paranephelius wurdackii can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides in Europe and North America.
Paranephelius wurdackii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paranephelius wurdackii?
Paranephelius wurdackii
What is the common name of Paranephelius wurdackii?
Wurdack's Daisy
What type of plant is Paranephelius wurdackii?
Annual
Species in the Paranephelius 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,