Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
confertum
ID:
3150

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xvii. (1881-82) 216.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002479



Common Names

  • Parthenium Confertum
  • Santa Maria Feverfew
  • Wild Quinine


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Synonyms

  • Parthenium confertum confertum [unknown]

Description

Parthenium confertum (also called wild quinine, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, sandy areas and is often found in prairies and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Parthenium confertum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Parthenium confertum var. divaricatum Rollins
Parthenium confertum var. lyratum (A.Gray) Rollins
Parthenium confertum var. microcephalum Rollins

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parthenium confertum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with thin, wiry stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parthenium confertum is an annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by sowing seeds directly in the garden or by taking cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Parthenium confertum

Parthenium confertum is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and canyons.

Parthenium confertum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parthenium confertum?

Parthenium confertum

What is the natural habitat of Parthenium confertum?

It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

What is the growth habit of Parthenium confertum?

It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading, upright habit.

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-102384: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.