Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) E.E.Schill. & Panero
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 167(3): 322 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331995
Common Names
- Canescens Aldama
- Canescens
- Aldama Canescens
Description
Aldama canescens (also called Mexican Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem with white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aldama canescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aldama canescens has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aldama canescens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It should be grown in full sun to partial shade in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Aldama canescens
Aldama canescens can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Aldama canescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aldama canescens?
Aldama canescens
What is the common name of Aldama canescens?
Hoary Aldama
What is the natural habitat of Aldama canescens?
Aldama canescens is found in the dry, rocky hills of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States.
Species in the Aldama genus
Aldama mesoamericana,
Aldama dentata,
Aldama arenaria,
Aldama aspilioides,
Aldama bakeriana,
Aldama bracteata,
Aldama filifolia,
Aldama santacatarinensis,
Aldama subtruncata,
Aldama tenuifolia,
Aldama trichophylla,
Aldama veredensis,
Aldama vernonioides,
Aldama kunthiana,
Aldama laxicymosa,
Aldama meridionalis,
Aldama oblongifolia,
Aldama robusta,
Aldama rubra,
Aldama gardneri,
Aldama goyasensis,
Aldama goyazii,
Aldama grandiflora,
Aldama knobiana,
Aldama discolor,
Aldama adenotricha,
Aldama amphichlora,
Aldama anchusifolia,
Aldama angustifolia,
Aldama apiculata,
Aldama atacamensis,
Aldama australis,
Aldama bishopii,
Aldama brandegeei,
Aldama buddlejiformis,
Aldama brittonii,
Aldama breviflosculosa,
Aldama canescens,
Aldama congesta,
Aldama coraniana,
Aldama cordifolia,
Aldama cornifolia,
Aldama densifolia,
Aldama dilloniorum,
Aldama ellenbergii,
Aldama emaciata,
Aldama ensifolia,
Aldama excelsa,
Aldama fabrisii,
Aldama flava,
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,