Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cristatus
ID:
4259

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24(4): 470 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003588



Common Names

  • Crested Sphaeranthus
  • Crested Globe-Thistle
  • Crested Buttons


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Description

Sphaeranthus cristatus (also called Crested Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaeranthus cristatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for animals. It is also known to have some medicinal properties, such as being used as an anti-inflammatory and for treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sphaeranthus cristatus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaeranthus cristatus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Sphaeranthus cristatus

Sphaeranthus cristatus is native to India and can be found in dry, open areas.

Sphaeranthus cristatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphaeranthus cristatus?

Sphaeranthus cristatus

What is the family of Sphaeranthus cristatus?

Asteraceae

Where is Sphaeranthus cristatus found?

India

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,

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