Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
decussatus
ID:
10955

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 21(I): 584 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010284

Common Names

  • Decussatus Daisy
  • Symphyopappus Daisy
  • Symphyopappus Decussatus

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium symphyopappus Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium symphyopappus symphyopappus [unknown]
  • Symphyopappus decussatus decussatus [unknown]
  • Eupatorium pavoniifolium Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Symphyopappus decussatus (also called Crosswort, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Symphyopappus decussatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symphyopappus decussatus has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symphyopappus decussatus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require a warm, sunny location and regular watering.

Where to Find Symphyopappus decussatus

Symphyopappus decussatus is native to the Mediterranean region.

Symphyopappus decussatus FAQ

What are the common names of Symphyopappus decussatus?

Common names of Symphyopappus decussatus include Cross-leaved everlasting, Cross-leaved everlasting, and Cross-leaved everlasting.

What is the natural habitat of Symphyopappus decussatus?

Symphyopappus decussatus is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

What are the benefits of Symphyopappus decussatus?

Symphyopappus decussatus is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and digestive problems.

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,

References