Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 22: 296 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073050
Common Names
- Blake's Archibaccharis
- Blake's False Aster
- Blake's False Daisy
Description
Archibaccharis blakeana (also called Blake's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Archibaccharis blakeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Archibaccharis blakeana has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Archibaccharis blakeana is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a sunny location.
Where to Find Archibaccharis blakeana
Archibaccharis blakeana can be found in the dry regions of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Archibaccharis blakeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archibaccharis blakeana?
Archibaccharis blakeana
What are the common names of Archibaccharis blakeana?
Blake's thistle, woolly thistle
What is the growth habit of Archibaccharis blakeana?
Archibaccharis blakeana is an herbaceous biennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall
Species in the Archibaccharis genus
Archibaccharis pringlei,
Archibaccharis flexilis,
Archibaccharis schiedeana,
Archibaccharis venturana,
Archibaccharis aequivenia,
Archibaccharis hirtella,
Archibaccharis auriculata,
Archibaccharis salmeoides,
Archibaccharis breedlovei,
Archibaccharis tuxtlensis,
Archibaccharis campii,
Archibaccharis jacksonii,
Archibaccharis serratifolia,
Archibaccharis nicaraguensis,
Archibaccharis standleyi,
Archibaccharis intermedia,
Archibaccharis almedana,
Archibaccharis simplex,
Archibaccharis irazuensis,
Archibaccharis blakeana,
Archibaccharis macdonaldii,
Archibaccharis glakeana,
Archibaccharis peninsularis,
Archibaccharis lucentifolia,
Archibaccharis corymbosa,
Archibaccharis veracruzana,
Archibaccharis hieracioides,
Archibaccharis nephocephala,
Archibaccharis trichotoma,
Archibaccharis taeniotricha,
Archibaccharis panamensis,
Archibaccharis asperifolia,
Archibaccharis androgyna,
Archibaccharis albescens,
Archibaccharis subsessilis,
Archibaccharis lineariloba,
Archibaccharis vulneraria,
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,