Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radula
ID:
20122

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 341 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019451



Common Names

  • Silphium
  • Rosinweed
  • Prairie Dock


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Synonyms

  • Silphium reverchonii Bush [unknown]
  • Silphium simpsonii wrightii L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Silphium radula radula [unknown]
  • Silphium integrifolium wrightii (L.M.Perry) B.L.Turner [deprecated]

Description

Silphium radula (also called Cut-Leaved Rosinweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It typically grows in dry, open areas and is characterized by its yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Silphium radula is an ornamental plant used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Silphium radula var. gracile (A.Gray) Clevinger

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Silphium radula is yellow and has a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silphium radula is a perennial plant that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Silphium radula

Silphium radula is native to the United States and can be found in the grasslands of the Great Plains region.

Silphium radula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silphium radula?

Silphium radula

What is the common name of Silphium radula?

Rough-stemmed Rosinweed

Where does Silphium radula grow?

It is native to the United States.

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