Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 367 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082669
Common Names
- Cuneate Symphyopappus
- Cuneate Cudweed
- Symphyopappus Cuneatus
Synonyms
- Symphyopappus cuneatus cuneatus [unknown]
- Eupatorium cuneatum DC. [unknown]
Description
Symphyopappus cuneatus (also called Whitehead, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1.2 m tall. The leaves are linear to oblanceolate and up to 8 cm long. The flowers are white with yellow centers and are arranged in a corymb. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Symphyopappus cuneatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Symphyopappus cuneatus is a small, white daisy-like flower with yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symphyopappus cuneatus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Symphyopappus cuneatus
Symphyopappus cuneatus can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas.
Symphyopappus cuneatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symphyopappus cuneatus?
Symphyopappus cuneatus
What is the common name of Symphyopappus cuneatus?
Wedgeleaf Symphyopappus
What is the natural habitat of Symphyopappus cuneatus?
Symphyopappus cuneatus is native to the southwestern United States, where it grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Species in the Symphyopappus genus
Symphyopappus uncinatus,
Symphyopappus myricifolius,
Symphyopappus decussatus,
Symphyopappus lymansmithii,
Symphyopappus compressus,
Symphyopappus reticulatus,
Symphyopappus reitzii,
Symphyopappus cuneatus,
Symphyopappus brasiliensis,
Symphyopappus itatiayensis,
Symphyopappus casarettoi,
Symphyopappus angustifolius,
Symphyopappus decemflorus,
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,