Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Candollea 5: 170 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120602
Common Names
- Symphyopappus Casarettoi
- Casa's Symphyopappus
- Casa's Woolly Daisy
Synonyms
- Eupatorium casarettoi (B.L.Rob.) Steyerm. [unknown]
Description
Symphyopappus casarettoi (also called Casaretto's Symphyopappus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Symphyopappus casarettoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Symphyopappus casarettoi is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symphyopappus casarettoi is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in the fall.
Where to Find Symphyopappus casarettoi
Symphyopappus casarettoi can be found in the dry forests of western Mexico.
Symphyopappus casarettoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symphyopappus casarettoi?
Symphyopappus casarettoi
What is the natural habitat of Symphyopappus casarettoi?
Symphyopappus casarettoi is native to the Andes mountains of South America.
What type of soil does Symphyopappus casarettoi prefer?
Symphyopappus casarettoi prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
Species in the Symphyopappus genus
Symphyopappus uncinatus,
Symphyopappus myricifolius,
Symphyopappus decussatus,
Symphyopappus lymansmithii,
Symphyopappus compressus,
Symphyopappus reticulatus,
Symphyopappus reitzii,
Symphyopappus cuneatus,
Symphyopappus brasiliensis,
Symphyopappus itatiayensis,
Symphyopappus casarettoi,
Symphyopappus angustifolius,
Symphyopappus decemflorus,
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,