Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
133250

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 76(2): 91 (1994): (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132579

Common Names

  • Zyrphelis decumbens
  • Decumbent Zyrphelis
  • Spreading Zyrphelis

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Synonyms

  • Mairia decumbens Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Zyrphelis decumbens (also called Decumbent Zyrphelis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Zyrphelis decumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zyrphelis decumbens has yellow flowers, small seeds, and seedlings that are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zyrphelis decumbens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be divided in spring or fall.

Where to Find Zyrphelis decumbens

Zyrphelis decumbens is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.

Zyrphelis decumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zyrphelis decumbens?

Zyrphelis decumbens

What is the common name of Zyrphelis decumbens?

Spreading Fleabane

What is the natural habitat of Zyrphelis decumbens?

Dry grasslands, rocky outcrops, and disturbed areas

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-93415: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.