Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl.) Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 52 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087947
Common Names
- Ruilopezia grisea
- Lopezia grisea
- Lopezia ruilopezia
Synonyms
- Espeletia grisea Standl. [unknown]
Description
Ruilopezia grisea (also called Gray Lopezia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has white flowers and grows in dry open woods, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ruilopezia grisea is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ruilopezia grisea has small, white flowers, small, oval seeds and seedlings with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ruilopezia grisea is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Ruilopezia grisea
Ruilopezia grisea can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Ruilopezia grisea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruilopezia grisea?
Ruilopezia grisea
What type of plant is Ruilopezia grisea?
Ruilopezia grisea is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where is Ruilopezia grisea found?
Ruilopezia grisea is found in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Ruilopezia genus
Ruilopezia bromelioides,
Ruilopezia figueirasii,
Ruilopezia bracteosa,
Ruilopezia leucactina,
Ruilopezia cardonae,
Ruilopezia emmanuelis,
Ruilopezia vergarae,
Ruilopezia margarita,
Ruilopezia marcescens,
Ruilopezia coloradarum,
Ruilopezia floccosa,
Ruilopezia viridis,
Ruilopezia grisea,
Ruilopezia atropurpurea,
Ruilopezia josephensis,
Ruilopezia lopez-palacii,
Ruilopezia jabonensis,
Ruilopezia ruizii,
Ruilopezia hanburiana,
Ruilopezia lindenii,
Ruilopezia cuatrecasasii,
Ruilopezia paltonioides,
Ruilopezia jahnii,
Ruilopezia usubillagae,
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,