Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
carduoides
ID:
81541

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atacam. : 28 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080870



Common Names

  • Silver Daisy-bush
  • Silver Daisy
  • Polyachyrus


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Synonyms

  • Polyachyrus latifolius Phil. [unknown]
  • Polyachyrus foliosus Phil. [unknown]
  • Polyachyrus rigidus I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Polyachyrus glabratus Phil. [unknown]

Description

Polyachyrus carduoides (also called Thistle-leaved Polyachyrus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Polyachyrus carduoides is a small shrub with yellow flowers that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat coughs and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polyachyrus carduoides has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head-like structure. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyachyrus carduoides is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is best done through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Polyachyrus carduoides

Polyachyrus carduoides is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It can be found in countries such as Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Polyachyrus carduoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyachyrus carduoides?

Polyachyrus carduoides

What type of plant is Polyachyrus carduoides?

It is an annual herb

Where is Polyachyrus carduoides found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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