Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
grisea
ID:
88618

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

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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.

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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 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-44295: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.