Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
disciforme
ID:
6408

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mattf.) Y.Ling

Source:
gcc

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. x. 286 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005737



Common Names

  • Syncalathium Disciforme
  • Disciforme False Boneset
  • Disciforme False Thoroughwort


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Synonyms

  • Syncalathium qinghaiense (C.Shih) C.Shih [unknown]
  • Lactuca disciformis (Mattf.) Stebbins [unknown]
  • Crepis disciformis Mattf. [unknown]
  • Soroseris qinghaiensis C.Shih [unknown]

Description

Syncalathium disciforme (also called Disciform Syncalathium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It has small, narrow, grey-green leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to Chile and can be found in rocky outcrops and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Syncalathium disciforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Syncalathium disciforme is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syncalathium disciforme is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Syncalathium disciforme

Syncalathium disciforme is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces.

Syncalathium disciforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syncalathium disciforme?

Syncalathium disciforme

What type of plant is Syncalathium disciforme?

It is an evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Syncalathium disciforme?

It is found in dry, rocky areas

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-105520: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.
Yong Ling (1903-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Ling' in the authors string.