Status:
valid
Authors:
(McVaugh & Lask.) B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 1978
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021707
Common Names
- Blake's Woodland Sunflower
- Blake's Sunflower
- Blake's Star of Bethlehem
Description
Sigesbeckia blakei (also called Blake's Sigesbeckia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to East Asia. It has a basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sigesbeckia blakei is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sigesbeckia blakei has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. Seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sigesbeckia blakei can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and mulched in winter.
Where to Find Sigesbeckia blakei
Sigesbeckia blakei is native to North America and can be found in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas.
Sigesbeckia blakei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sigesbeckia blakei?
Sigesbeckia blakei
What is the family of Sigesbeckia blakei?
Asteraceae
What is the natural habitat of Sigesbeckia blakei?
Dry forests and scrublands
Species in the Sigesbeckia genus
Sigesbeckia integrifolia,
Sigesbeckia jorullensis,
Sigesbeckia australiensis,
Sigesbeckia blakei,
Sigesbeckia orientalis,
Sigesbeckia nudicaulis,
Sigesbeckia pubescens,
Sigesbeckia repens,
Sigesbeckia agrestis,
Sigesbeckia bojeri,
Sigesbeckia pringlei,
Sigesbeckia serrata,
Sigesbeckia glabrescens,
Sigesbeckia flosculosa,
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,