Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deltoides
ID:
23018

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aiton) Nakai in Tozawa & Nakai

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Koryo Shikenrin Ippan 64. 1932

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022347



Common Names

  • Deltoides Synurus
  • Deltoides Daisy
  • Deltoides Sunray


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Synonyms

  • Rhaponticum atriplicifolium DC. [unknown]
  • Centaurea atriplicifolia Matsum. [unknown]
  • Silybum atriplicifolium Fisch. [unknown]
  • Cirsium ficifolium Fisch. [unknown]
  • Synurus deltoides deltoides [unknown]
  • Serratula deltoides deltoides [unknown]
  • Synurus pungens pungens [unknown]
  • Synurus deltoides deltoides [unknown]
  • Serratula atriplicifolia atriplicifolia [unknown]
  • Serratula atriplicifolia excelsa Makino [unknown]
  • Synurus atriplicifolius Iljin [unknown]
  • Synurus palmatopinnatifidus (Makino) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Serratula palmatopinnatifida (Makino) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Serratula deltoides Makino [unknown]
  • Synurus hondae Kitag. [unknown]
  • Synurus pungens giganteus Kitam. [deprecated]
  • Serratula atriplicifolia incisolobata Miyabe & Miyabe [unknown]
  • Serratula deltoides palmatopinnatifida Makino [unknown]
  • Synurus deltoides incisolobatus Kitam. [unknown]
  • Stephanocoma atriplicifolia (Trevis.) Turcz. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Carduus atriplicifolius Fisch. ex Hornem. [unknown]
  • Carduus atriplicifolius Fisch. ex Trevir. [unknown]

Description

Synurus deltoides (also called Delta-leaved Synurus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 m in height. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow and daisy-like. It is found in grassland and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Synurus deltoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Synurus deltoides has small yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Synurus deltoides is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall. Seeds can also be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Synurus deltoides

Synurus deltoides is native to the western United States and Canada. It can be found in dry, open areas.

Synurus deltoides FAQ

What type of plant is Synurus deltoides?

Synurus deltoides is a type of grass.

Where does Synurus deltoides grow?

Synurus deltoides grows in moist meadows and open woods.

What is the lifespan of Synurus deltoides?

The lifespan of Synurus deltoides is up to 5 years.

Species in the Synurus genus

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-121601: Based on the initial data import
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.