Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.f.) B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 17: 6 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127377
Common Names
- Recurvata Syncarpha
- Syncarpha recurvata
- Recurved Syncarpha
Synonyms
- Xeranthemum recurvatum L.f. [unknown]
- Helichrysum recurvatum (L.f.) Thunb. [unknown]
- Gnaphalium recurvatum Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Helichrysum recurvatum Willd. [unknown]
Description
Syncarpha recurvata (also called Recurved Syncarpha, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the eastern United States. It is a small plant, growing up to 0.3 meters tall, with lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers in the summer. It is found in moist, open areas such as meadows, woodlands, and streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Syncarpha recurvata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Syncarpha recurvata is a yellow-green color and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Syncarpha recurvata is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Syncarpha recurvata
Syncarpha recurvata is native to the United States and can be found in the states of California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Nevada.
Syncarpha recurvata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syncarpha recurvata?
Syncarpha recurvata
What is the common name of Syncarpha recurvata?
Recurved Syncarpha
What is the natural habitat of Syncarpha recurvata?
Grasslands and meadows
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,