Sphaeranthus is a genus of Asian, African, and Australian plants in the stinkwort tribe within the daisy family.
formerly includedseveral species now in other genera: of Athroisma Pterocaulon
Sphaeranthus elongatus - Pterocaulon redolens
Sphaeranthus erectus - Pterocaulon sphacelatum
Sphaeranthus laciniatus - Athroisma laciniatum
Sphaeranthus gracilis - Athroisma gracile