Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humifusus
ID:
61636

Status:
valid

Authors:
Labill.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Novae Hollandiae Plantarum Specimen 2 1806

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060965



Common Names

  • Silky Wormwood
  • Silky Wormwood Sage
  • Humifuse Wormwood


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Synonyms

  • Angianthus humifusus (Labill.) Benth. [unknown]

Description

Siloxerus humifusus (also called creeping siloxerus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Central and Eastern Europe, and is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of obovate leaves, and produces yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Siloxerus humifusus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Siloxerus humifusus has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siloxerus humifusus is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer.

Where to Find Siloxerus humifusus

Siloxerus humifusus can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in southern Europe.

Siloxerus humifusus FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Siloxerus humifusus?

Siloxerus humifusus prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C.

What kind of soil is best for Siloxerus humifusus?

Siloxerus humifusus prefers well-drained soil, but can tolerate a variety of soils, including clay and sandy soils.

What is the best way to propagate Siloxerus humifusus?

Siloxerus humifusus can be propagated from seed or cuttings.

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