Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wasiotense
ID:
38442

Status:
valid

Authors:
Medley

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Sida 13: 285 (-287), fig (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037771

Common Names

  • Silphium
  • Cup Plant
  • Cup-Plant

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Description

Silphium wasiotense (also called Wasio Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Himalayas and western China. It has large, toothed leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands and scrublands at elevations of up to 4,000 metres.

Uses & Benefits

Silphium wasiotense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Silphium wasiotense is a yellow-green, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silphium wasiotense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Silphium wasiotense

Silphium wasiotense is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.

Silphium wasiotense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silphium wasiotense?

Silphium wasiotense

What is the common name of Silphium wasiotense?

Wasio's silphium

What is the natural habitat of Silphium wasiotense?

It is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at elevations of 2,500–4,500 m

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-136525: Based on the initial data import
Max E. Medley (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Medley' in the authors string.