Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
124391

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 17: 4 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123720



Common Names

  • Ferruginea
  • Syncarpha
  • Woolly Ironweed


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Description

Syncarpha ferruginea (also called Rusty-headed Sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is usually found in dry open woods, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Syncarpha ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Syncarpha ferruginea is yellow and has a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small and brown, while the seedlings are thin and have a light green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syncarpha ferruginea is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the stems and place them in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Syncarpha ferruginea

Syncarpha ferruginea is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in areas such as the Western Cape and Eastern Cape.

Syncarpha ferruginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syncarpha ferruginea?

Syncarpha ferruginea

What are the common names of Syncarpha ferruginea?

Rusty Syncarpha, Rusty-leaved Syncarpha

Where is Syncarpha ferruginea native to?

Syncarpha ferruginea is native to North America

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-84856: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.