Status:
valid
Authors:
Peter
Source:
gcc
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Abh. Konigl. Ges. Wiss. Gottingen, Math.-Phys. Kl. n. f. xiii. II. 27, in obs., 93, in clavi. 1928
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094284
Common Names
- Globe Amaranth
- Bachelor's Button
- Gomphrena
Description
Sphaeranthus spathulatus (also called Spathulate Sphaeranthus, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flower heads in a flat-topped cluster. It grows in moist meadows, open woods, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Sphaeranthus spathulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also known to attract beneficial insects and other beneficial wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphaeranthus spathulatus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black, and have a diameter of 0.8-1 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphaeranthus spathulatus is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and poor soils. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Sphaeranthus spathulatus
Sphaeranthus spathulatus is found in South Africa.
Sphaeranthus spathulatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphaeranthus spathulatus?
Sphaeranthus spathulatus
What is the common name of Sphaeranthus spathulatus?
Spathulate Buttonweed
What is the natural habitat of Sphaeranthus spathulatus?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
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,