Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
schottii
ID:
17897

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm. ex Millsp. & Chase

Source:
gcc

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
1904

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017226



Common Names

  • Schott's Parthenium
  • Schott's Feverfew
  • Parthenium schottii


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Description

Parthenium schottii (also called Schott's Parthenium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and is covered in white flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Parthenium schottii is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parthenium schottii is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parthenium schottii is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-7. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring, as they need a period of warm weather to germinate. The seedlings should be planted in well-prepared soil.

Where to Find Parthenium schottii

Parthenium schottii is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, and parts of Central and South America.

Parthenium schottii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parthenium schottii?

Parthenium schottii

What type of plant is Parthenium schottii?

Annual herb

Where is Parthenium schottii found?

North America

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

Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
Charles Frederick Millspaugh (1854-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Millsp.' in the authors string.
Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chase' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184071-2: Based on the initial data import