Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
polysphaera
ID:
18397

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. cv. 244 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017726



Common Names

  • Sclerorhachis polysphaera
  • Blue Daisy
  • Frost Daisy


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Description

Sclerorhachis polysphaera (also called Many-spiked Sclerorhachis, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to South America. It is a perennial herb with small white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in moist, shady woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sclerorhachis polysphaera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sclerorhachis polysphaera has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sclerorhachis polysphaera is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from seed, but it is not recommended as it takes a long time to germinate and establish.

Where to Find Sclerorhachis polysphaera

Sclerorhachis polysphaera is found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Sclerorhachis polysphaera FAQ

What are the common names for Sclerorhachis polysphaera?

Sclerorhachis polysphaera is commonly known as polysphaera thistle.

What is the natural habitat of Sclerorhachis polysphaera?

Sclerorhachis polysphaera is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

What are the uses of Sclerorhachis polysphaera?

Sclerorhachis polysphaera is used in traditional medicine and is also grown as an ornamental plant.

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