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
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.
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 Syncalathium genus
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,