Status:
valid
Authors:
(Semple) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Sida 22(1): 374 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017947
Common Names
- Sierra Goldenbush
- Sierra False Goldenaster
- Sierra Golden Aster
Synonyms
- Heterotheca villosa sierrablancensis Semple [deprecated]
Description
Heterotheca sierrablancensis (also called White Prairie Sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It is characterized by its yellow flowers, lance-shaped leaves, and hairy stems. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Heterotheca sierrablancensis is a drought-tolerant plant and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heterotheca sierrablancensis is a yellow daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heterotheca sierrablancensis is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is also tolerant of a range of soil types and pH levels.
Where to Find Heterotheca sierrablancensis
Heterotheca sierrablancensis is native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico and can be found in the wild in the Sierra Blanca Mountains.
Heterotheca sierrablancensis FAQ
What type of soil does Heterotheca sierrablancensis prefer?
Heterotheca sierrablancensis prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
What type of climate does Heterotheca sierrablancensis prefer?
Heterotheca sierrablancensis prefers a warm, dry climate.
How often should Heterotheca sierrablancensis be watered?
Heterotheca sierrablancensis should be watered once a week, or when the soil is dry.
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,