Status:
valid
Authors:
(Semple) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 1(1): 27 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008730
Common Names
- Heterotheca Arizonica
- Arizona False Sunflower
- Arizona Heterotheca
Synonyms
- Heterotheca fulcrata arizonica Semple [unknown]
Description
Heterotheca arizonica (also called Arizona False Sunflower, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons.
Uses & Benefits
Heterotheca arizonica is used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, skin irritations, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heterotheca arizonica is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heterotheca arizonica 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, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Heterotheca arizonica
Heterotheca arizonica is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and canyons.
Heterotheca arizonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterotheca arizonica?
Heterotheca arizonica
What type of plant is Heterotheca arizonica?
It is an evergreen shrub
Where is Heterotheca arizonica native to?
It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
Species in the Heterotheca genus
Heterotheca subaxillaris,
Heterotheca stenophylla,
Heterotheca arizonica,
Heterotheca marginata,
Heterotheca pumila,
Heterotheca sierrablancensis,
Heterotheca mexicana,
Heterotheca mucronata,
Heterotheca jonesii,
Heterotheca polothrix,
Heterotheca inuloides,
Heterotheca sessiliflora,
Heterotheca shevockii,
Heterotheca oregona,
Heterotheca mucronata,
Heterotheca zionensis,
Heterotheca nitidula,
Heterotheca chihuahuana,
Heterotheca grandiflora,
Heterotheca brandegei,
Heterotheca rutteri,
Heterotheca fulcrata,
Heterotheca gypsophila,
Heterotheca camporum,
Heterotheca monarchensis,
Heterotheca viscida,
Heterotheca canescens,
Heterotheca villosa,
Heterotheca martirensis,
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,