Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
camporum
ID:
96037

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) Shinners

Source:
gcc

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Field & Lab. 19: 71 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095366

Common Names

  • Heterotheca Camporum
  • Golden Aster
  • Camphorweed

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Synonyms

  • Heterotheca villosa camporum (Greene) Wunderlin [unknown]
  • Chrysopsis camporum Greene [unknown]
  • Chrysopsis camporum camporum [unknown]
  • Chrysopsis villosa camporum (Greene) Cronquist [unknown]
  • Heterotheca camporum camporum [unknown]

Description

Heterotheca camporum (also called Camp's False Goldenaster, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the United States. It has small yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It typically grows in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Heterotheca camporum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Heterotheca camporum var. glandulissima Semple

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heterotheca camporum is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterotheca camporum is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and planted in a sandy soil mixture. Seeds should be sown in the fall and kept moist until germination. It is also possible to propagate by division of the root system.

Where to Find Heterotheca camporum

Heterotheca camporum is native to North America and can be found in open woods, fields, and roadsides.

Heterotheca camporum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heterotheca camporum?

Heterotheca camporum

What is the common name of Heterotheca camporum?

Camp's False Sunflower

What is the natural habitat of Heterotheca camporum?

Open woods, prairies, and roadsides

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-51548: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Lloyd Herbert Shinners (1918-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shinners' in the authors string.