Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
fitchii
ID:
43158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Man. Bot. San Francisco : 197 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042487

Common Names

  • Fitch's Centromadia
  • Fitch's Broomweed
  • Fitch's Sandbur

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Synonyms

  • Hemizonia fitchii A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Centromadia fitchii (also called Fitch's Centromadia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a height of 10-50 cm. It is native to California and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centromadia fitchii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centromadia fitchii is white and has a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are thin and yellow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centromadia fitchii is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Centromadia fitchii

Centromadia fitchii is native to California and can be found in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade ranges.

Centromadia fitchii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centromadia fitchii?

Centromadia fitchii

What is the family of Centromadia fitchii?

Asteraceae

Where is Centromadia fitchii native to?

North America

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