Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
incanum
ID:
10802

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4(17): 204, t. 391 (ed. fol.) (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010131



Common Names

  • Parthenium incanum
  • Silver Parthenium
  • Silver Feverfew


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Description

Parthenium incanum (also called White Globe Thistle, White Globe-flower Thistle, and White Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1.2 m in height and has a woody base. Its leaves are spiny and its flowers are white. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Parthenium incanum 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, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parthenium incanum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parthenium incanum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or by sowing the seeds in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Parthenium incanum

Parthenium incanum is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Parthenium incanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parthenium incanum?

Parthenium incanum

What is the natural habitat of Parthenium incanum?

Parthenium incanum is found in the dry grasslands of Central and South America.

What is the flower color of Parthenium incanum?

The flowers of Parthenium incanum are white or yellow.

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