Heterotheca shevockii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shevockii
ID:
45304
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Semple) Semple
Source:
gcc
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Univ. Waterloo Biol. Ser. 37: 148 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044633
Common Names
- Heterotheca shevockii
- Shevock's Heterotheca
- Shevock Heterotheca
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Heterotheca shevockii (also called Shevock's Heterotheca, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the United States and Canada. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in open woods, prairies, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Heterotheca shevockii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it is also used as a medicinal plant and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heterotheca shevockii has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a basal stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heterotheca shevockii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a rooting medium. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Heterotheca shevockii
Heterotheca shevockii can be found in the western United States and Mexico.
Heterotheca shevockii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterotheca shevockii?
Heterotheca shevockii
What is the common name of Heterotheca shevockii?
Shevock's goldenaster
What type of plant is Heterotheca shevockii?
Herb
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-143175: Based on the initial data import
John Cameron Semple (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Semple' in the authors string.