Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
confertifolius
ID:
58234

Status:
valid

Authors:
Robyns

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1924: 196 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057563



Common Names

  • Confertifolius Sphaeranthus
  • Many-leaved Sphaeranthus
  • Many-leaved Globe Thistle


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Description

Sphaeranthus confertifolius (also called Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaeranthus confertifolius is a perennial plant native to India. It is often used as an ornamental plant in flower beds and gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphaeranthus confertifolius has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaeranthus confertifolius can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame, and the seedlings should be potted up into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Sphaeranthus confertifolius

Sphaeranthus confertifolius is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Sphaeranthus confertifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphaeranthus confertifolius?

Sphaeranthus confertifolius

What is the common name of Sphaeranthus confertifolius?

Dense-leaved Globe-thistle

What is the habitat of Sphaeranthus confertifolius?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures

Species in the Sphaeranthus genus

Sphaeranthus talbotii, Sphaeranthus cristatus, Sphaeranthus salinarum, Sphaeranthus angolensis, Sphaeranthus fischeri, Sphaeranthus gallensis, Sphaeranthus wattii, Sphaeranthus suaveolens, Sphaeranthus flexuosus, Sphaeranthus indicus, Sphaeranthus epigaeus, Sphaeranthus kirkii, Sphaeranthus neglectus, Sphaeranthus amaranthoides, Sphaeranthus chandleri, Sphaeranthus gazaensis, Sphaeranthus cotuloides, Sphaeranthus africanus, Sphaeranthus samburuensis, Sphaeranthus zavattarii, Sphaeranthus confertifolius, Sphaeranthus steetzii, Sphaeranthus stuhlmannii, Sphaeranthus peguensis, Sphaeranthus senegalensis, Sphaeranthus ukambensis, Sphaeranthus spathulatus, Sphaeranthus mimetes, Sphaeranthus foliosus, Sphaeranthus peduncularis, Sphaeranthus oppositifolius, Sphaeranthus angustifolius, Sphaeranthus similis, Sphaeranthus flexuosus, Sphaeranthus bullatus, Sphaeranthus greenwayi, Sphaeranthus ramosus, Sphaeranthus randii, Sphaeranthus strobiliferus, Sphaeranthus mozambiquensis,

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,