Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albiflorum
ID:
133267

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xix. (1883) 4.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132596



Common Names

  • Prairie Dock
  • White-flowered Rosinweed
  • White-flowered Cup Plant


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Description

Silphium albiflorum (also called White-flowered Rosinweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States, typically found in dry, open areas such as prairies, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Silphium albiflorum is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. Its flowers are known to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silphium albiflorum has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silphium albiflorum is a perennial plant native to the eastern United States. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings in the summer. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although it can take up to two years for the seedlings to reach maturity.

Where to Find Silphium albiflorum

Silphium albiflorum can be found in the southeastern United States, primarily in the states of Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi.

Silphium albiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silphium albiflorum?

Silphium albiflorum

What is the common name of Silphium albiflorum?

White-flowered Cup Plant

What is the natural habitat of Silphium albiflorum?

Grasslands, disturbed areas, and rocky outcrops

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-93431: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.