Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glutinosum
ID:
10565

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Allison

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Castanea 66(1-2): 183 (186-188; figs. (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009894



Common Names

  • Glutinosum Silphium
  • Silphium
  • Glutinosum


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Description

Silphium glutinosum (also called Sticky Cup Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to North America and is found in prairies and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Silphium glutinosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Silphium glutinosum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened, and winged achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silphium glutinosum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.

Where to Find Silphium glutinosum

Silphium glutinosum is native to North America and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.

Silphium glutinosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silphium glutinosum?

Silphium glutinosum

What is the common name of Silphium glutinosum?

Sticky Cup Plant

What is the habitat of Silphium glutinosum?

Silphium glutinosum is found in dry grasslands, heaths, and open woodlands

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-109583: Based on the initial data import
James R. Allison: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Allison' in the authors string.