Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 17: 5 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031576
Common Names
- Syncarpha vestita
- Vestite Syncarpha
- Vestite Daisy
Synonyms
- Gnaphalium acilepis DC. [unknown]
- Helichrysum vestitum Schrank [unknown]
- Helichrysum speciosum Thunb. [unknown]
- Gnaphalium vestitum Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Xeranthemum vestitum L. [unknown]
- Helichrysum lanatum Schrank [unknown]
Description
Syncarpha vestita (also called Syncarpha, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in rocky, sandy, and disturbed soils.
Uses & Benefits
Syncarpha vestita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used to prevent soil erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Syncarpha vestita has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have lance-shaped leaves with a white underside.
Cultivation and Propagation
Syncarpha vestita is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. Propagation can be done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Syncarpha vestita
Syncarpha vestita can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Syncarpha vestita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syncarpha vestita?
Syncarpha vestita
What is the common name of Syncarpha vestita?
Woolly Sunray
What is the natural habitat of Syncarpha vestita?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,