Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incanum
ID:
70648

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Pers.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069977



Common Names

  • Seriphium Daisy
  • Seriphium Star
  • Seriphium Bush


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Description

Seriphium incanum (also called 'Silver Aster', among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to North America. It has white flowers with yellow centers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in sunny, dry areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Seriphium incanum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Seriphium incanum has small, white, star-shaped flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seriphium incanum is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, shaded area. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and watered regularly.

Where to Find Seriphium incanum

Seriphium incanum can be found in the dry regions of South Africa.

Seriphium incanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seriphium incanum?

Seriphium incanum

What type of plant is Seriphium incanum?

Seriphium incanum is a perennial herb

Where can Seriphium incanum be found?

Seriphium incanum can be found in South Africa

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

Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:248495-1: Based on the initial data import