Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 112(1): 229 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072089
Common Names
- White-flowered Cyanthillium
- White-flowered Ironweed
- White-flowered Horseweed
Synonyms
- Vernonia albicans DC. [unknown]
- Conyza albicans Wall. [unknown]
Description
Cyanthillium albicans (also called White-flowered Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has white flowers that bloom from June to August. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cyanthillium albicans is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyanthillium albicans is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of Cyanthillium albicans is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling of Cyanthillium albicans is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyanthillium albicans is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the root clump. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Cyanthillium albicans
Cyanthillium albicans can be found in the southeastern United States, particularly in Florida and Georgia.
Cyanthillium albicans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyanthillium albicans?
Cyanthillium albicans
What is the common name of Cyanthillium albicans?
White-flowered Cyanthillium
What is the natural habitat of Cyanthillium albicans?
Dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and disturbed sites
Species in the Cyanthillium 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,