Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cheiranthifolia
ID:
43312

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Rep. U.S. Mex. Bound. : 87

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042641

Common Names

  • Ambrosia cheiranthifolia
  • Cheiranthifolia Bur Ragweed
  • Cheiranthifolia Ragweed

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Description

Ambrosia cheiranthifolia (also called Silver Ragweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has white flower heads and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to North America and grows in meadows, grasslands and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ambrosia cheiranthifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ambrosia cheiranthifolia is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ambrosia cheiranthifolia is a perennial plant that is propagated through division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown from seed, but this is not recommended as it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to flower.

Where to Find Ambrosia cheiranthifolia

Ambrosia cheiranthifolia is native to the United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and woodlands.

Ambrosia cheiranthifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ambrosia cheiranthifolia?

Ambrosia cheiranthifolia

What is the common name of Ambrosia cheiranthifolia?

Ragweed

Where is Ambrosia cheiranthifolia found?

Ambrosia cheiranthifolia is found in North America.

Species in the Ambrosia genus

Ambrosia chamissonis, Ambrosia dumosa, Ambrosia nivea, Ambrosia flexuosa, Ambrosia microcephala, Ambrosia intergradiens, Ambrosia platyspina, Ambrosia deltoidea, Ambrosia salsola, Ambrosia linearis, Ambrosia pumila, Ambrosia acanthicarpa, Ambrosia dentata, Ambrosia cheiranthifolia, Ambrosia arborescens, Ambrosia polystachya, Ambrosia chenopodiifolia, Ambrosia johnstoniorum, Ambrosia artemisiifolia, Ambrosia artemisioides, Ambrosia tomentosa, Ambrosia divaricata, Ambrosia canescens, Ambrosia artemisioides, Ambrosia arborescens, Ambrosia scabra, Ambrosia tenuifolia, Ambrosia bryantii, Ambrosia carduacea, Ambrosia monogyra, Ambrosia magdalenae, Ambrosia confertiflora, Ambrosia grayi, Ambrosia pannosa, Ambrosia bidentata, Ambrosia camphorata, Ambrosia cordifolia, Ambrosia trifida, Ambrosia ilicifolia, Ambrosia ambrosioides, Ambrosia sandersonii, Ambrosia cumanensis, Ambrosia helenae, Ambrosia velutina, Ambrosia acuminata, Ambrosia psilostachya, Ambrosia hispida, Ambrosia eriocentra,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-14125: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.