Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Nelson) Shinners
Source:
gcc
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Field & Lab. 17: 174 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086618
Common Names
- Ambrosia grayi
- Gray's Ambrosia
- Gray's Ragweed
Synonyms
- Gaertneria tomentosa Kuntze [unknown]
- Franseria tomentosa A.Gray [unknown]
- Franseria grayi A.Nelson [unknown]
- Gaertneria grayi A.Nelson [unknown]
Description
Ambrosia grayi (also called Gray's Ambrosia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem. It is native to North America and is found in disturbed areas, grasslands, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ambrosia grayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ambrosia grayi has small, yellow flowers with five petals that are about 1/2 inch in diameter. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and have a white underside.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ambrosia grayi is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in well-drained soil in a sunny location in the spring. Once established, it requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Ambrosia grayi
Ambrosia grayi can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Ambrosia grayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ambrosia grayi?
Ambrosia grayi
What is the natural habitat of Ambrosia grayi?
It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Ecuador.
What type of soil does Ambrosia grayi prefer?
It prefers well-draining, sandy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
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,