Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
O.Hoffm. ex De Wild.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1903
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 4, 1(3): x (1903)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009503
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Sphaeranthus
- Flexuous Globe Thistle
- Flexuosus
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Sphaeranthus flexuosus (also called 'Flexuous sphaeranthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Central and Eastern Europe and is found in dry, rocky habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Sphaeranthus flexuosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used in salads and as a medicinal herb.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Sphaeranthus flexuosus has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Sphaeranthus flexuosus is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring and should be kept moist until germination occurs.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Sphaeranthus flexuosus
                        
                            Sphaeranthus flexuosus is native to India and can be found in the dry, rocky hillsides of the Indian states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Sphaeranthus flexuosus FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Sphaeranthus flexuosus?
Sphaeranthus flexuosus
What is the common name of Sphaeranthus flexuosus?
Flexuous Sphaeranthus
Where is Sphaeranthus flexuosus found?
Sphaeranthus flexuosus is found in India and Sri Lanka.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,