Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.F.Blake) E.B.Sm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 35: 148 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133575
Common Names
- Coreocarpus congregatus
- Congregated Sea-fig
- Congregated Sea Fig
Synonyms
- Coreopsis congregata S.F.Blake [unknown]
Description
Coreocarpus congregatus (also called Congregated Coreocarpus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Coreocarpus congregatus has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and can be used to treat skin conditions such as eczema.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coreocarpus congregatus is a yellow-green disc floret with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a short beak. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coreocarpus congregatus is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is best to sow the seed in a sunny location and keep the soil moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Coreocarpus congregatus
Coreocarpus congregatus is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Baja California, Chihuahua, Durango, Sinaloa, and Sonora.
Coreocarpus congregatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coreocarpus congregatus?
Coreocarpus congregatus
What is the common name of Coreocarpus congregatus?
Congregated coreocarpus
What is the natural habitat of Coreocarpus congregatus?
Coreocarpus congregatus is found in the tropical regions of Africa
Species in the Coreocarpus genus
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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,