Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 96: 19 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021779
Common Names
- Lymansmith's Symphyopappus
- Symphyopappus lymansmithii
- Lymansmith's
Synonyms
- Eupatorium lymansmithii (B.L.Rob.) Steyerm. [unknown]
Description
Symphyopappus lymansmithii (also called Lyman Smith's Woolly Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the mountains of northern California and can be found in alpine and subalpine meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Symphyopappus lymansmithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used to treat joint pain and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symphyopappus lymansmithii has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are thin and have light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symphyopappus lymansmithii is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Symphyopappus lymansmithii
Symphyopappus lymansmithii is native to the western United States and Mexico. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and oak woodlands.
Symphyopappus lymansmithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symphyopappus lymansmithii?
Symphyopappus lymansmithii
What is the common name of Symphyopappus lymansmithii?
Lyman Smith's Wooly Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Symphyopappus lymansmithii?
It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
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,