Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
porphyreum
ID:
77689

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Marquand & Airy Shaw) Y.Ling

Source:
gcc

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. x. 287 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077018



Common Names

  • Purple Syncalathium
  • Purple False Daisy
  • Purple False Sunflower


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Synonyms

  • Lactuca porphyrea (C.Marquand & Airy Shaw) Stebbins [unknown]

Description

Syncalathium porphyreum (also called Purple Star-Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has purple star-shaped flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils, such as coastal dunes and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Syncalathium porphyreum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Syncalathium porphyreum is a yellow-green color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syncalathium porphyreum is a perennial plant native to North America. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Syncalathium porphyreum

Syncalathium porphyreum is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Syncalathium porphyreum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syncalathium porphyreum?

Syncalathium porphyreum

What is the common name of Syncalathium porphyreum?

Purple syncalathium

What is the natural habitat of Syncalathium porphyreum?

It is native to South Africa

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-33656: Based on the initial data import
Yong Ling (1903-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Ling' in the authors string.
Cecil Victor Boley Marquand (1897-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Marquand' in the authors string.
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.