Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 370 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000110312
Common Names
- Sphaeranthus
- Indian Globe Thistle
- Bengal Button
Synonyms
- Sphaeranthus peduncularis sensu Volkens non DC. [deprecated]
Description
Sphaeranthus peduncularis (also called Peduncular Sphaeranthus, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sphaeranthus peduncularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sphaeranthus peduncularis sub. rogersii (N.E.Br.) Wild
Sphaeranthus peduncularis sub. peduncularis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sphaeranthus peduncularis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a single yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphaeranthus peduncularis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Sphaeranthus peduncularis
Sphaeranthus peduncularis is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Sphaeranthus peduncularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphaeranthus peduncularis?
Sphaeranthus peduncularis
What is the common name of Sphaeranthus peduncularis?
Stalked Sphaeranthus
What type of plant is Sphaeranthus peduncularis?
Perennial
Species in the Sphaeranthus genus
Sphaeranthus talbotii,
Sphaeranthus cristatus,
Sphaeranthus salinarum,
Sphaeranthus angolensis,
Sphaeranthus fischeri,
Sphaeranthus gallensis,
Sphaeranthus wattii,
Sphaeranthus suaveolens,
Sphaeranthus flexuosus,
Sphaeranthus indicus,
Sphaeranthus epigaeus,
Sphaeranthus kirkii,
Sphaeranthus neglectus,
Sphaeranthus amaranthoides,
Sphaeranthus chandleri,
Sphaeranthus gazaensis,
Sphaeranthus cotuloides,
Sphaeranthus africanus,
Sphaeranthus samburuensis,
Sphaeranthus zavattarii,
Sphaeranthus confertifolius,
Sphaeranthus steetzii,
Sphaeranthus stuhlmannii,
Sphaeranthus peguensis,
Sphaeranthus senegalensis,
Sphaeranthus ukambensis,
Sphaeranthus spathulatus,
Sphaeranthus mimetes,
Sphaeranthus foliosus,
Sphaeranthus peduncularis,
Sphaeranthus oppositifolius,
Sphaeranthus angustifolius,
Sphaeranthus similis,
Sphaeranthus flexuosus,
Sphaeranthus bullatus,
Sphaeranthus greenwayi,
Sphaeranthus ramosus,
Sphaeranthus randii,
Sphaeranthus strobiliferus,
Sphaeranthus mozambiquensis,
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,