Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sericeum
ID:
32608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less. ex Phil.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 33: 130 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031937

Common Names

  • Noticastrum sericeum
  • Silky Noticastrum
  • Silky-leaved Noticastrum

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Description

Noticastrum sericeum (also called 'Silky noticastrum', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It has a woody stem and a single flower head with white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It grows in dry, open areas, such as scrublands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Noticastrum sericeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating digestive problems and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Noticastrum sericeum is yellow with a white center and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a diameter of 1.5 mm. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, linear-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noticastrum sericeum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. The plant should be divided every two to three years to maintain its vigor.

Where to Find Noticastrum sericeum

Noticastrum sericeum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Noticastrum sericeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Noticastrum sericeum?

Noticastrum sericeum

What is the common name of Noticastrum sericeum?

Silky Noticastrum

What is the habitat of Noticastrum sericeum?

It is found in dry tropical forests

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-130880: Based on the initial data import
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.