Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compositum
ID:
67114

Status:
valid

Authors:
Michx.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 145 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066443

Common Names

  • Silphium compositum
  • Composite Silphium
  • Cup Plant

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Synonyms

  • Silphium elatum Herb.Banks ex Pursh [unknown]
  • Silphium pseudolaciniatum Fras. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Silphium orae Small [unknown]
  • Silphium lapsuum Small [unknown]
  • Silphium reniforme Raf. ex Nutt. [unknown]
  • Silphium compositum reniforme (Raf. ex Nutt.) C.R.Sweeney & T.R.Fisher [unknown]
  • Silphium compositum compositum [unknown]
  • Silphium venosum Small [unknown]
  • Silphium compositum reniforme (Raf.) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Silphium sinuatum Banks ex Pursh [unknown]
  • Silphium compositum compositum [unknown]
  • Silphium nudicaule M.A.Curtis [unknown]
  • Silphium compositum compositum [unknown]
  • Silphium compositum ovatifolium (Torr. & A.Gray) C.R.Sweeney & T.R.Fisher [unknown]
  • Silphium compositum venosum (Small) Kartesz & Gandhi [unknown]
  • Silphium compositum venosum (Small) C.R.Sweeney & T.R.Fisher [unknown]
  • Silphium laciniatum Walter [unknown]
  • Silphium ovatifolium Small [unknown]

Description

Silphium compositum (also called Prairie Dock, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has yellow flowers and large, toothed leaves. It grows in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Silphium compositum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silphium compositum has yellow composite flowers, with a single seed in each flower head. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silphium compositum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water once established. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Silphium compositum

Silphium compositum can be found in the eastern United States and Canada. It grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, fields, and roadsides.

Silphium compositum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silphium compositum?

Silphium compositum

What is the common name of Silphium compositum?

Compound Silphium

What is the habitat of Silphium compositum?

It is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands

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-23326: Based on the initial data import
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.