Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scapiforme
ID:
122231

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.H.Chen & C.M.Hu

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 12(4): 497 (1974) (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121560

Common Names

  • Carpesium
  • Carpesium scapiforme
  • Scapiform Carpesium

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Description

Carpesium scapiforme (also called 'Stemless Carpesium', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the steppes of Central and East Europe, where it grows in dry grasslands and sandy soils. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carpesium scapiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a natural dye and has been used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carpesium scapiforme is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed of Carpesium scapiforme is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Carpesium scapiforme are small, green, and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carpesium scapiforme can be propagated by seed or division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Carpesium scapiforme

Carpesium scapiforme is native to Europe and can be found in grassy meadows and pastures.

Carpesium scapiforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carpesium scapiforme?

Carpesium scapiforme

What type of plant is Carpesium scapiforme?

A perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Carpesium scapiforme?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-82779: Based on the initial data import
Chen Feng Huai (1900-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.H.Chen' in the authors string.
Chi Ming Hu (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Hu' in the authors string.