Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 290 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126189
Common Names
- Sphaeranthus
- Bullatus
- Sphaeranthus Bullatus
Description
Sphaeranthus bullatus (also called Bullate Sphaeranthus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in rocky and dry habitats, and has a compact, branched habit. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Sphaeranthus bullatus is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach pain, and skin infections. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sphaeranthus bullatus is a small white or yellowish-white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphaeranthus bullatus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.
Where to Find Sphaeranthus bullatus
Sphaeranthus bullatus is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru and Bolivia.
Sphaeranthus bullatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphaeranthus bullatus?
Sphaeranthus bullatus
What is the family of Sphaeranthus bullatus?
Asteraceae
Where is Sphaeranthus bullatus found?
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,