Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sphaeranthoides
ID:
128595

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex F.Muell.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Syst. Census Austral. Pl. : 79 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127924



Common Names

  • Pterocaulon sphaeranthoides
  • Spherical-headed Pterocaulon
  • Spherical-headed Knawel


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Description

Pterocaulon sphaeranthoides (also called Round-headed Pterocaulon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America and grows in grasslands, pastures, and other open areas. It has yellow flowers and ovate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pterocaulon sphaeranthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Pterocaulon sphaeranthoides is small, yellow and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are very small and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterocaulon sphaeranthoides is an easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pterocaulon sphaeranthoides

Pterocaulon sphaeranthoides can be found in the mountains of the Balkan Peninsula.

Pterocaulon sphaeranthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterocaulon sphaeranthoides?

Pterocaulon sphaeranthoides

What is the common name of Pterocaulon sphaeranthoides?

Spherical-headed Pterocaulon

What is the natural habitat of Pterocaulon sphaeranthoides?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-88914: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.