Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sericeus
ID:
129622

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 52: 41 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128951



Common Names

  • Silky Syncretocarpus
  • Woolly Syncretocarpus
  • Syncretocarpus Sericeus


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Synonyms

  • Syncretocarpus weberbaueri S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Harpalium sericeum DC. [unknown]

Description

Syncretocarpus sericeus (also called Silky Syncretocarpus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, silvery-green leaves and produces small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Syncretocarpus sericeus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Syncretocarpus sericeus has yellow daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syncretocarpus sericeus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Syncretocarpus sericeus

Syncretocarpus sericeus is native to the West African countries of Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Syncretocarpus sericeus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syncretocarpus sericeus?

Syncretocarpus sericeus

Where is Syncretocarpus sericeus found?

It is found in the southwestern United States.

What is the growth habit of Syncretocarpus sericeus?

It is an herbaceous perennial with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem.

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-89905: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.