Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ternatum
ID:
75257

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sessé & Moc.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Fl. Mexic., ed. 2 195. 1894

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074586

Common Names

  • Silphium Ternatum
  • Prairie Dock
  • Yellow Star Grass

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Description

Silphium ternatum (also called 'Prairie Dock', among many other common names) is a tall, perennial herb with large, basal leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the central and eastern United States, and is found in moist, prairie habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Silphium ternatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Silphium ternatum is a small, yellow, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silphium ternatum is a tall, perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, and should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Silphium ternatum

Silphium ternatum can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida.

Silphium ternatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silphium ternatum?

Silphium ternatum

What is the family of Silphium ternatum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Silphium ternatum?

Ternate Rosinweed

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-31306: Based on the initial data import
Martín Sessé y Lacasta (1751-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sessé' in the authors string.
José Mariano Mociño (1757-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moc.' in the authors string.