Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
americanus
ID:
52066

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) D.Don

Source:
gcc

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Brit. Fl. Gard. 4: t. 51 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051395



Common Names

  • Plectocephalus americanus
  • American Plectocephalus
  • American Goldenaster


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea mexicana DC. [unknown]
  • Centaurea grandiflora Moc. & Sessé ex DC. [unknown]
  • Centaurea nuttallii Spreng. [unknown]
  • Calcitrapa patibilcensis Kunth [unknown]
  • Centaurea americana Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Plectocephalus americanus (also called American Plectocephalus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is typically found in grassy meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Plectocephalus americanus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also known to have medicinal properties, and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plectocephalus americanus is a yellow-orange color and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plectocephalus americanus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in the same type of soil as the parent plant.

Where to Find Plectocephalus americanus

Plectocephalus americanus is native to North America and can be found in temperate climates. It is often found in grasslands and meadows.

Plectocephalus americanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plectocephalus americanus?

Plectocephalus americanus

What type of plant is Plectocephalus americanus?

Herb

Where does Plectocephalus americanus grow?

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

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:238714-1: Based on the initial data import