Status:
valid
Authors:
Semple
Source:
gcc
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Univ. Waterloo Biol. Ser. 37: 83, fig (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010087
Common Names
- Marginate Heterotheca
- Marginate False Sunflower
- False Sunflower
Description
Heterotheca marginata (also called Narrowleaf Goldenaster, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to the western United States. It has yellow flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, open areas such as prairies, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Heterotheca marginata is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to attract beneficial insects. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soil types.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heterotheca marginata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heterotheca marginata is an annual herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. It prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Heterotheca marginata
Heterotheca marginata can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Heterotheca marginata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterotheca marginata?
Heterotheca marginata
What type of plant is Heterotheca marginata?
Heterotheca marginata is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.
Where is Heterotheca marginata native to?
Heterotheca marginata is native to Mexico and Central America.
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,