Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.M.Hall) D.D.Keck
Source:
gcc
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 8: 26 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044452
Common Names
- Benitoa occidentalis
- Occidentalis Benitoa
- Occidentalis Benitoa
Synonyms
- Haplopappus occidentalis H.M.Hall [unknown]
- Lessingia occidentalis (H.M.Hall) M.A.Lane [unknown]
Description
Benitoa occidentalis (also called Western Benitoa, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to the western United States and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Benitoa occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Benitoa occidentalis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Benitoa occidentalis is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Benitoa occidentalis
Benitoa occidentalis is native to the western United States. It can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts, grasslands, and chaparral.
Benitoa occidentalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Benitoa occidentalis?
Benitoa occidentalis
What is the common name of Benitoa occidentalis?
Western Benitoa
What is the habitat of Benitoa occidentalis?
It is found in dry grasslands and scrub in the western United States.
Species in the Benitoa 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,