Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
alvarezii
ID:
43783

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rzed. & Calderón

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Anales Esc. Nac. Ci. Biol. (Mexico City) 31: 9. 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043112

Common Names

  • Alvarezii Carminatia
  • Carminatia Alvarezii
  • Alvarezii Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Carminatia anomala B.L.Turner [unknown]

Description

Carminatia alvarezii (also called Alvarez's Carminatia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to Mexico and grows in disturbed areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Carminatia alvarezii is a popular ornamental plant due to its bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and is known to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carminatia alvarezii is white, with yellow centers and a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carminatia alvarezii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in poor soils. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas.

Where to Find Carminatia alvarezii

Carminatia alvarezii is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Carminatia alvarezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carminatia alvarezii?

Carminatia alvarezii

What are the common names of Carminatia alvarezii?

Alvarez's carminatia, Alvarez's carminatia daisy

What is the natural habitat of Carminatia alvarezii?

It is found in dry meadows, pastures, and roadsides in the Mediterranean region.

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,

References

Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.
Graciela Calderón (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Calderón' in the authors string.