Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.f.) B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 17: 3 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124695
Common Names
- Syncarpha Milleflora
- Thousand-flowered Everlasting
- Thousandflowered Everlasting
Synonyms
- Gnaphalium phlomoides Lam. [unknown]
- Helichrysum phlomoides Spreng. [unknown]
- Helipterum phlomoides DC. [unknown]
- Gnaphalium milleflorum L.f. [unknown]
- Helipterum milleflorum Druce [unknown]
- Astelma milleflorum D.Don [unknown]
Description
Syncarpha milleflora (also called Thousand-flowered Syncarpha, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to South America and is found in dry grasslands, stony slopes, and roadsides. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Syncarpha milleflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Syncarpha milleflora has small yellow flower heads that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Syncarpha milleflora is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division in spring or autumn. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Syncarpha milleflora
Syncarpha milleflora can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
Syncarpha milleflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syncarpha milleflora?
Syncarpha milleflora
What is the common name of Syncarpha milleflora?
Many-flowered syncarpha
What is the natural habitat of Syncarpha milleflora?
Open woods, prairies, and disturbed sites
Species in the Syncarpha genus
Syncarpha speciosissima,
Syncarpha staehelina,
Syncarpha striata,
Syncarpha gnaphaloides,
Syncarpha mucronata,
Syncarpha canescens,
Syncarpha eximia,
Syncarpha vestita,
Syncarpha argyropsis,
Syncarpha marlothii,
Syncarpha affinis,
Syncarpha aurea,
Syncarpha flava,
Syncarpha paniculata,
Syncarpha variegata,
Syncarpha dregeana,
Syncarpha loganiana,
Syncarpha sordescens,
Syncarpha dykei,
Syncarpha zeyheri,
Syncarpha argentea,
Syncarpha ferruginea,
Syncarpha milleflora,
Syncarpha virgata,
Syncarpha recurvata,
Syncarpha lepidopodium,
Syncarpha montana,
Syncarpha affine,
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,