Status:
valid
Authors:
Burm.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. : 186 (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029159
Common Names
- Sphaeranthus
- Butterfly Buttons
- Amaranth Buttons
Synonyms
- Sphaeranthus zeylanicus B.Heyne ex Wall. [unknown]
- Sphaeranthus zeylanicus B.Heyne ex Robyns [unknown]
- Oligolepis amaranthoides (Burm.f.) Wight [unknown]
Description
Sphaeranthus amaranthoides (also called Sphaeranthus amaranthoides, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and is native to the Caucasus Mountains. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Sphaeranthus amaranthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sphaeranthus amaranthoides is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphaeranthus amaranthoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but avoid overwatering. Deadheading spent flowers will help to encourage new blooms.
Where to Find Sphaeranthus amaranthoides
Sphaeranthus amaranthoides is native to India and can be found in the wild in the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
Sphaeranthus amaranthoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphaeranthus amaranthoides?
Sphaeranthus amaranthoides
What is the common name of Sphaeranthus amaranthoides?
Amaranth-Leaf Sphaeranthus
Where is Sphaeranthus amaranthoides native to?
India
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,