Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rydb.) W.W.Payne
Source:
gcc
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 45: 425 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035491
Common Names
- Linearis Ambrosia
- Ambrosia Ragweed
- Ragweed Ambrosia
Synonyms
- Gaertneria linearis Rydb. [unknown]
- Franseria linearis Rydb. [unknown]
Description
Ambrosia linearis (also called Narrowleaf Ragweed, among many other common names) is a species of annual herb in the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America and is found in dry, disturbed habitats. It has a slender stem and linear leaves that are green in color.
Uses & Benefits
Ambrosia linearis is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ambrosia linearis has yellow flowers with a diameter of up to 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ambrosia linearis is an easy to grow, drought tolerant plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or autumn or by division of established plants in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ambrosia linearis
Ambrosia linearis is native to the western United States and Canada.
Ambrosia linearis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ambrosia linearis?
Ambrosia linearis
What is the common name of Ambrosia linearis?
Rabbitbrush
What is the habitat of Ambrosia linearis?
Dry, sandy areas
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,