Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sericea
ID:
23456

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 5: 473. 1836 [1-10 Oct 1836]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022785

Common Names

  • Silky Schizogyne
  • Silky Schizogynebush
  • Silky Schizogynebush Flower

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Description

Schizogyne sericea (also called Silky Schizogyne, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Schizogyne sericea is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach ache, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schizogyne sericea is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizogyne sericea is a perennial plant that prefers full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. Propagation is by division of clumps in the spring or by seed.

Where to Find Schizogyne sericea

Schizogyne sericea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Schizogyne sericea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schizogyne sericea?

Schizogyne sericea

What is the common name of Schizogyne sericea?

Silky Schizogyne

What is the habitat of Schizogyne sericea?

Schizogyne sericea is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:242876-1: Based on the initial data import