Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
polothrix
ID:
35406

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

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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.

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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 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,

References