Sinclairia discolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discolor
ID:
88771
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook. & Arn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 433 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088100
Common Names
- Sinclairia discolor
- Purple Sage
- Purple Sagebrush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Liabum discolor Benth. & Hook.f. ex Hemsl. [unknown]
Description
Sinclairia discolor (also called Discolor Falsegold, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States. It grows in dry open habitats. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Sinclairia discolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a tea that is used to treat fever and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sinclairia discolor has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sinclairia discolor is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Sinclairia discolor
Sinclairia discolor is found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Sinclairia discolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sinclairia discolor?
Sinclairia discolor
What type of plant is Sinclairia discolor?
Perennial herb
Where is Sinclairia discolor found?
Southern Africa
Species in the Sinclairia genus
Sinclairia hintoniorum, Sinclairia gentryi, Sinclairia andrieuxii, Sinclairia platylepis, Sinclairia ismaelis, Sinclairia klattii, Sinclairia sericolepis, Sinclairia polyantha, Sinclairia caducifolia, Sinclairia hypochlora, Sinclairia cervina, Sinclairia angustissima, Sinclairia broomeae, Sinclairia adenotricha, Sinclairia pringlei, Sinclairia andromachioides, Sinclairia palmeri, Sinclairia tajumulcensis, Sinclairia tonduzii, Sinclairia liebmannii, Sinclairia deppeana, Sinclairia dimidia, Sinclairia vagans, Sinclairia glabra, Sinclairia similis, Sinclairia manriquei, Sinclairia discolor, Sinclairia andromachioides, Sinclairia moorei, Sinclairia liebmannii, Sinclairia broomeae, Sinclairia deamii,
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-44444: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.