Status:
valid
Authors:
G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Sida 22(1): 373 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034735
Common Names
- Heterotheca polothrix
- Polothrix Heterotheca
- Heterotheca
Synonyms
- Heterotheca horrida cinerascens S.F.Blake [unknown]
- Chrysopsis villosa scabra Eastw. [unknown]
- Chrysopsis viscida cinerascens S.F.Blake [unknown]
- Heterotheca villosa scabra (Eastw.) Semple [unknown]
- Heterotheca horrida cinerascens (S.F.Blake) Semple [unknown]
Description
Heterotheca polothrix (also called White-rayed Heterotheca, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Heterotheca polothrix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heterotheca polothrix is small and yellow with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a white center.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heterotheca polothrix is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a spreading habit. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Heterotheca polothrix
Heterotheca polothrix is native to South America and can be found in the wild in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Heterotheca polothrix FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterotheca polothrix?
Heterotheca polothrix
Where does Heterotheca polothrix grow?
Heterotheca polothrix is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
What is the common name of Heterotheca polothrix?
Heterotheca polothrix is commonly known as Polothrix Heterotheca.
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,