Status:
valid
Authors:
(Klatt) Mesfin
Source:
gcc
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 22(6): 669 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129220
Common Names
- Sphaeranthus ramosus
- Branching Sphaeranthus
- Branching Globe-flower
Synonyms
- Athanasia ramosa Klatt ex Schinz [unknown]
- Athanasia ramosa Klatt [unknown]
Description
Sphaeranthus ramosus (also called Ramose Buttonweed, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, white flowers and grows in open grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sphaeranthus ramosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphaeranthus ramosus has yellow, daisy-like flower heads and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphaeranthus ramosus is a shrub that grows best in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a pot filled with moist soil.
Where to Find Sphaeranthus ramosus
Sphaeranthus ramosus is native to the western United States, from California to Arizona. It typically grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and chaparral.
Sphaeranthus ramosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphaeranthus ramosus?
Sphaeranthus ramosus
What type of plant is Sphaeranthus ramosus?
A flowering plant
Where is Sphaeranthus ramosus found?
It is found in Mexico
Species in the Sphaeranthus genus
Sphaeranthus talbotii,
Sphaeranthus cristatus,
Sphaeranthus salinarum,
Sphaeranthus angolensis,
Sphaeranthus fischeri,
Sphaeranthus gallensis,
Sphaeranthus wattii,
Sphaeranthus suaveolens,
Sphaeranthus flexuosus,
Sphaeranthus indicus,
Sphaeranthus epigaeus,
Sphaeranthus kirkii,
Sphaeranthus neglectus,
Sphaeranthus amaranthoides,
Sphaeranthus chandleri,
Sphaeranthus gazaensis,
Sphaeranthus cotuloides,
Sphaeranthus africanus,
Sphaeranthus samburuensis,
Sphaeranthus zavattarii,
Sphaeranthus confertifolius,
Sphaeranthus steetzii,
Sphaeranthus stuhlmannii,
Sphaeranthus peguensis,
Sphaeranthus senegalensis,
Sphaeranthus ukambensis,
Sphaeranthus spathulatus,
Sphaeranthus mimetes,
Sphaeranthus foliosus,
Sphaeranthus peduncularis,
Sphaeranthus oppositifolius,
Sphaeranthus angustifolius,
Sphaeranthus similis,
Sphaeranthus flexuosus,
Sphaeranthus bullatus,
Sphaeranthus greenwayi,
Sphaeranthus ramosus,
Sphaeranthus randii,
Sphaeranthus strobiliferus,
Sphaeranthus mozambiquensis,
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,