Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
blakei
ID:
22378

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


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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.

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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 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-120992: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.
Chester Walter Laskowski (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lask.' in the authors string.