Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tomentosum
ID:
11791

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 532 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011120



Common Names

  • Parthenium tomentosum
  • Tomentosum Parthenium
  • Tomentosum


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Synonyms

  • Parthenium tomentosum tomentosum [unknown]

Description

Parthenium tomentosum (also called 'American feverfew', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to North America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Parthenium tomentosum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Parthenium tomentosum var. stramonium (Greene) Rollins

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parthenium tomentosum is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parthenium tomentosum is an evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Division can be done in spring or fall, and the divided plants should be replanted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Parthenium tomentosum

Parthenium tomentosum is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes. It is also found in parts of Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile.

Parthenium tomentosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parthenium tomentosum?

Parthenium tomentosum

What is the common name of Parthenium tomentosum?

Woolly Parthenium

Where is Parthenium tomentosum native to?

South America

What type of soil does Parthenium tomentosum prefer?

Well-drained, sandy soil

How tall does Parthenium tomentosum grow?

Up to 24 inches

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,