Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cervina
ID:
36498

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 67: 204 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035827

Common Names

  • Cervine Sinclairia
  • Cervine False Dandelion
  • Cervine False Hawk's-beard

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Description

Sinclairia cervina (also called Red-Stemmed Sinclairia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of western North America. It has hairy leaves and stems, and white flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. It grows in meadows, rocky slopes, and alpine tundra.

Uses & Benefits

Sinclairia cervina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sinclairia cervina has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinclairia cervina is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Sinclairia cervina

Sinclairia cervina can be found in the Alps, including parts of Switzerland, Austria, and Germany.

Sinclairia cervina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinclairia cervina?

Sinclairia cervina

What type of plant is Sinclairia cervina?

A flowering plant

Where is Sinclairia cervina found?

It is found in the Canary Islands

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-134652: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.