Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
terebinthinaceum
ID:
80433

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1770

Citation Micro:
Hort. Bot. Vindob. 1: 16 (t. 43) (1770)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079762

Common Names

  • Terebinthinaceum Silphium
  • Silphium Terebinthinaceum
  • Terebinthinaceum Silphium

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Synonyms

  • Silphium terebinthinaceum lucy-brauniae Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Silphium rumicifolium Small [unknown]
  • Silphium terebinthinaceum terebinthinaceum [unknown]

Description

Silphium terebinthinaceum (also called prairie dock, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the prairies of the central United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in moist soils, often in open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Silphium terebinthinaceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Silphium terebinthinaceum var. pinnatifidum (Elliott) A.Gray

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silphium terebinthinaceum has yellow flowers with dark centers and long, thin petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings are thin and spindly with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silphium terebinthinaceum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Silphium terebinthinaceum

Silphium terebinthinaceum is native to the eastern United States.

Silphium terebinthinaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silphium terebinthinaceum?

Silphium terebinthinaceum

What is the family of Silphium terebinthinaceum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Silphium terebinthinaceum?

Prairie Dock

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