Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
densipilum
ID:
64260

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 22: 607, pl. 58 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063589



Common Names

  • Parthenium densipilum
  • Dense Parthenium
  • Dense Fleabane


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Description

Parthenium densipilum (also called Dense-Pilose Parthenium, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and an erect stem with white flowers. It is native to North America, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Parthenium densipilum is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin conditions. It is also used as an insect repellent and to reduce inflammation. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parthenium densipilum has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parthenium densipilum is a perennial herb native to South America. It is a low-growing plant with small, oval leaves and white flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a moist potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly.

Where to Find Parthenium densipilum

Parthenium densipilum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Parthenium densipilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parthenium densipilum?

Parthenium densipilum

What is the common name of Parthenium densipilum?

Dense Parthenium

What type of plant is Parthenium densipilum?

Herbaceous perennial

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,

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