Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 3 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021964
Common Names
- Macromeris Bartlettina
- Bigflower Bartlettina
- Bigflower Ironweed
Synonyms
- Eupatorium macromeris B.L.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Bartlettina macromeris (also called the large-fruited bartlettina, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is commonly found in dry, open areas such as deserts, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Bartlettina macromeris is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is drought tolerant and attracts butterflies and other pollinators. It can also be used as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Bartlettina macromeris flower is yellow and has a star-shaped center. Its seed is small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bartlettina macromeris is a perennial that can be propagated by division. Dig up the plant in early spring or late fall and divide the clumps into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Water the soil regularly to keep it moist until the plants are established. Fertilize the plants once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Bartlettina macromeris
Bartlettina macromeris is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in high altitude grasslands and scrublands.
Bartlettina macromeris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bartlettina macromeris?
Bartlettina macromeris
What is the family of Bartlettina macromeris?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Bartlettina macromeris?
Large-Fruited Bartlettina
Species in the Bartlettina genus
Bartlettina hintonii,
Bartlettina liesneri,
Bartlettina pansamalensis,
Bartlettina cronquistii,
Bartlettina ehrenbergii,
Bartlettina tamaulipana,
Bartlettina macdougallii,
Bartlettina prionophylla,
Bartlettina williamsii,
Bartlettina oresbioides,
Bartlettina macromeris,
Bartlettina tenorae,
Bartlettina platyphylla,
Bartlettina calderonii,
Bartlettina lanicaulis,
Bartlettina tuerckheimii,
Bartlettina constipatiflora,
Bartlettina silvicola,
Bartlettina xalapana,
Bartlettina hemisphaerica,
Bartlettina chiriquensis,
Bartlettina sordida,
Bartlettina karwinskiana,
Bartlettina breedlovei,
Bartlettina hylobia,
Bartlettina perezioides,
Bartlettina paezensis,
Bartlettina cleefii,
Bartlettina hastifera,
Bartlettina oresbia,
Bartlettina pinabetensis,
Bartlettina montigena,
Bartlettina campii,
Bartlettina brevipetiolata,
Bartlettina luxii,
Bartlettina ornata,
Bartlettina guatemalensis,
Bartlettina maxonii,
Bartlettina tamaulipanum,
Bartlettina juxtlahuaca,
Bartlettina serboana,
Bartlettina yaharana,
Bartlettina solavegana,
Bartlettina textitlana,
Bartlettina conspicua,
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,