Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hysterophorus
ID:
65827

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 988 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065156



Common Names

  • Parthenium
  • Hysterophorus
  • Parthenium hysterophorus


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Synonyms

  • Argyrochaeta parviflora Cav. [unknown]
  • Parthenium pinnatifidum Stokes [unknown]
  • Echetrosis pentasperma Phil. [unknown]
  • Parthenium hysterophorus hysterophorus [unknown]
  • Parthenium lobatum Buckley [unknown]
  • Argyrochaeta bipinnatifida Cav. [unknown]

Description

Parthenium hysterophorus (also called Santa Maria Feverfew, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Americas and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It has white flowers and deeply divided leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Parthenium hysterophorus is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is found in Mexico and is used for medicinal, ornamental, and culinary purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parthenium hysterophorus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with white petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parthenium hysterophorus is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in well-draining, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Germination usually takes two to three weeks. Plants can also be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Parthenium hysterophorus

Parthenium hysterophorus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Africa, and the Americas.

Parthenium hysterophorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parthenium hysterophorus?

Parthenium hysterophorus

What is the common name of Parthenium hysterophorus?

Carrot Weed

What is the natural habitat of Parthenium hysterophorus?

Open grasslands and meadows

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,