Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
integrifolium
ID:
5656

Status:
valid

Authors:
Michx.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 146 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004985



Common Names

  • Prairie Dock
  • Rosinweed
  • Integrifoliate Silphium


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Description

Silphium integrifolium (also called Wholeleaf Rosinweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as meadows and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Silphium integrifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces yellow flowers in the summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and gastrointestinal disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Silphium integrifolium var. laeve Torr. & A.Gray

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silphium integrifolium has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silphium integrifolium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade. It is best grown in zones 4-9.

Where to Find Silphium integrifolium

Silphium integrifolium can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.

Silphium integrifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silphium integrifolium?

Silphium integrifolium

What is the common name of Silphium integrifolium?

Rosinweed

What is the natural habitat of Silphium integrifolium?

Open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides

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,

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