Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
dressleri
ID:
15197

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 29: 343 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014526



Common Names

  • Dressler's Sciadocephala
  • Sciadocephala dressleri
  • Dressler's Daisy


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Description

Sciadocephala dressleri (also called Dressler's False Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Sciadocephala dressleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract butterflies and bees. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sciadocephala dressleri is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, white, and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sciadocephala dressleri is a perennial that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Sciadocephala dressleri

Sciadocephala dressleri is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Sciadocephala dressleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sciadocephala dressleri?

Sciadocephala dressleri

What type of plant is Sciadocephala dressleri?

It is an annual herb

What is the habitat of Sciadocephala dressleri?

It is found in open grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas

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-114053: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.