Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
striata
ID:
5564

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 17: 6 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004893



Common Names

  • Striped Syncarpha
  • Striped False-Sagebrush
  • Striped Syncarpha-Bush


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Synonyms

  • Helichrysum rigidum W.T.Aiton [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum rigidum Andrews [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium striatum Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium rigidum Steud. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum striatum Willd. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum striatum (Thunb.) Thunb. [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum striatum Thunb. [unknown]

Description

Syncarpha striata (also called 'Cape weed', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has small yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, shrublands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Syncarpha striata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Syncarpha striata is small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syncarpha striata is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division of the clumps can also be done in the spring.

Where to Find Syncarpha striata

Syncarpha striata is native to the western United States and Canada.

Syncarpha striata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syncarpha striata?

Syncarpha striata

What is the common name of Syncarpha striata?

Striped Sunflower

What is the natural habitat of Syncarpha striata?

Grasslands and woodlands

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-104701: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.