Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , ser. 2, 4: 87 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127742
Common Names
- Sanvitalia aberti
- Aberti Sanvitalia
- Sanvitalia
Description
Sanvitalia aberti (also called 'Abert's Creeping Zinnia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as meadows and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Sanvitalia aberti is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used to attract pollinators to gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sanvitalia aberti is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sanvitalia aberti is a perennial plant native to the Himalayas. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Sanvitalia aberti
Sanvitalia aberti is native to the mountains of Mexico and Guatemala. It can be found in grasslands and meadows at elevations of 1500-2500 m.
Sanvitalia aberti FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sanvitalia aberti?
Sanvitalia aberti
What is the common name of Sanvitalia aberti?
Abert's suncup
What type of plant is Sanvitalia aberti?
Herbaceous annual
Species in the Sanvitalia genus
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,