Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachiatum
ID:
77923

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gatt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 9: 192 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077252

Common Names

  • Branched Cup Plant
  • Branched Rosinweed
  • Branched Prairie Dock

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Description

Silphium brachiatum (also called 'Branched Silphium', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry open areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Silphium brachiatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is used to make herbal teas and is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Silphium brachiatum is a yellow-white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silphium brachiatum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizome in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but they must be sown in a cold frame in autumn.

Where to Find Silphium brachiatum

Silphium brachiatum is native to the southeastern United States. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands at elevations of 0 to 1,000 meters.

Silphium brachiatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silphium brachiatum?

Silphium brachiatum

What is the common name of Silphium brachiatum?

Branched Cup Plant

What is the natural habitat of Silphium brachiatum?

Dry prairies and open woods

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,

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