Status:
valid
Authors:
Lag.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl. : 33 (1816)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032105
Common Names
- Flaveria Linearis
- Slender Yellowtops
- Slender Flaveria
Description
Flaveria linearis (also called 'Slender Yellowtops', among many other common names) is an annual herb with narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Americas and is found in open fields and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Flaveria linearis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Flaveria linearis is a small, yellow-green, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Flaveria linearis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed in spring, or divided in spring or autumn. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Flaveria linearis
Flaveria linearis is native to the United States and can be found in the south-central states.
Flaveria linearis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Flaveria linearis?
Flaveria linearis
What is the common name of Flaveria linearis?
Yellowtop
What is the natural habitat of Flaveria linearis?
It is native to the southeastern United States and grows in dry, sandy soils
Species in the Flaveria genus
Flaveria vaginata,
Flaveria mcdougallii,
Flaveria oppositifolia,
Flaveria cronquistii,
Flaveria anomala,
Flaveria haumanii,
Flaveria linearis,
Flaveria pringlei,
Flaveria bidentis,
Flaveria trinervia,
Flaveria ramosissima,
Flaveria pubescens,
Flaveria angustifolia,
Flaveria floridana,
Flaveria angustifolia,
Flaveria robusta,
Flaveria palmeri,
Flaveria kochiana,
Flaveria campestris,
Flaveria brownii,
Flaveria chlorifolia,
Flaveria sonorensis,
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,