Status:
valid
Authors:
J.R.Allison
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Castanea 66(1-2): 183 (186-188; figs. (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009894
Common Names
- Glutinosum Silphium
- Silphium
- Glutinosum
Description
Silphium glutinosum (also called Sticky Cup Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to North America and is found in prairies and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Silphium glutinosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Silphium glutinosum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened, and winged achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Silphium glutinosum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.
Where to Find Silphium glutinosum
Silphium glutinosum is native to North America and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.
Silphium glutinosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Silphium glutinosum?
Silphium glutinosum
What is the common name of Silphium glutinosum?
Sticky Cup Plant
What is the habitat of Silphium glutinosum?
Silphium glutinosum is found in dry grasslands, heaths, and open woodlands
Species in the Silphium genus
Silphium mohrii,
Silphium integrifolium,
Silphium glutinosum,
Silphium asteriscus,
Silphium perplexum,
Silphium radula,
Silphium wasiotense,
Silphium compositum,
Silphium ternatum,
Silphium brachiatum,
Silphium terebinthinaceum,
Silphium perfoliatum,
Silphium laciniatum,
Silphium albiflorum,
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
James R. Allison: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Allison' in the authors string.