Status:
valid
Authors:
Michx.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 146 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004985
Common Names
- Prairie Dock
- Rosinweed
- Integrifoliate Silphium
Description
Silphium integrifolium (also called Wholeleaf Rosinweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as meadows and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Silphium integrifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces yellow flowers in the summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and gastrointestinal disorders.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Silphium integrifolium var. laeve Torr. & A.Gray
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Silphium integrifolium has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Silphium integrifolium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade. It is best grown in zones 4-9.
Where to Find Silphium integrifolium
Silphium integrifolium can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.
Silphium integrifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Silphium integrifolium?
Silphium integrifolium
What is the common name of Silphium integrifolium?
Rosinweed
What is the natural habitat of Silphium integrifolium?
Open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides
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,