Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laciniatum
ID:
118621

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 919 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117950



Common Names

  • Compass Plant
  • Rosin Weed
  • Prairie Dock


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Synonyms

  • Silphium gummiferum Elliott [unknown]
  • Silphium spicatum Poir. [unknown]
  • Silphium laciniatum robinsonii L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Silphium laciniatum laciniatum [unknown]

Description

Silphium laciniatum (also called Compass Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the central United States. It has large yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in moist soils and in open prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Silphium laciniatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Silphium laciniatum is a yellow composite flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silphium laciniatum is a perennial herb native to the eastern United States. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in the fall and division should be done in the spring.

Where to Find Silphium laciniatum

Silphium laciniatum can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida.

Silphium laciniatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silphium laciniatum?

Silphium laciniatum

What is the common name of Silphium laciniatum?

Cutleaf Rosinweed

What is the flowering season of Silphium laciniatum?

July to August

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