Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linearis
ID:
32776

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

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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.

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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 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,

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