Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.J.Bergius) B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 17: 5 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071392
Common Names
- Variegated Syncarpha
- Silver-leaved Syncarpha
- Woolly Syncarpha
Synonyms
- Xeranthemum variegatum P.J.Bergius [unknown]
- Argyrocome variegata Kuntze [unknown]
- Helichrysum spirale Willd. [unknown]
- Xeranthemum vestitum Steud. [unknown]
- Astelma spirale G.Don [unknown]
- Astelma variegatum D.Don [unknown]
- Xeranthemum spirale Andrews [unknown]
- Damironia cernua Cass. [unknown]
- Helichrysum vestitum Willd. [unknown]
- Helipterum variegatum DC. [unknown]
- Helichrysum variegatum Thunb. [unknown]
Description
Syncarpha variegata (also called Variegated Syncarpha, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 60 cm tall and has large, greyish-green leaves. Its flowers are yellow and white. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Syncarpha variegata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating stomach ailments and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Syncarpha variegata is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Syncarpha variegata is a perennial shrub native to Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Syncarpha variegata
Syncarpha variegata is native to the eastern United States and Canada. It can be found in moist woods, thickets, and meadows.
Syncarpha variegata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syncarpha variegata?
Syncarpha variegata
What is the natural habitat of Syncarpha variegata?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
What are the uses of Syncarpha variegata?
It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
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,