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Bloodworth, Stefan

Smallanthus uvedalius

Smallanthus uvedalius (L.) Mack. ex Small

Hairy Leafcup

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym(s): Osteospermum uvedalia, Polymnia uvedalia, Polymnia uvedalia var. densipilis, Polymnia uvedalia var. floridana

USDA Symbol: SMUV

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 10 feet tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , DC , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MD , MI , MO , MS , NC , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , SC , TN , TX , VA , WV

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry , Moist

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes
Attracts: Birds , Butterflies

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE

Web Reference

Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Smallanthus uvedalius in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Smallanthus uvedalius in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Smallanthus uvedalius

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-01-16
Research By: TWC Staff, LJU

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