Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.D.Sundb. & G.L.Nesom) G.L.Nesom & Noyes
Source:
gcc
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Sida 19(1): 81 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118905
Common Names
- Batopilasia byei
- Bato Pilasia
- Bato Pilasia Byei
Description
Batopilasia byei (also called B. byei, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in forests, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Batopilasia byei is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers, and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Batopilasia byei is a yellow, star-shaped flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white tuft. The seedlings are small, dark green with a white tuft.
Cultivation and Propagation
Batopilasia byei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Batopilasia byei
Batopilasia byei is native to the mountains of Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky areas at elevations of 1,500-2,500 m.
Batopilasia byei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Batopilasia byei?
Batopilasia byei
What is the common name of Batopilasia byei?
Bate's Pincushion
Where is Batopilasia byei native to?
Mexico
Species in the Batopilasia genus
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,