Sanvitalia procumbens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
96347
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1792
Citation Micro:
J. Hist. Nat. 2: 178 (1792)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095676
Common Names
- Creeping Zinnia
- Sanvitalia Zinnia
- Procumbens Zinnia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sanvitalia procumbens (also called creeping zinnia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a low-growing, trailing habit with small, bright yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Sanvitalia procumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sanvitalia procumbens has yellow, daisy-like flowers with dark centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sanvitalia procumbens is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9.
Where to Find Sanvitalia procumbens
Sanvitalia procumbens is native to Central and South America.
Sanvitalia procumbens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sanvitalia procumbens?
Sanvitalia procumbens
What is the common name of Sanvitalia procumbens?
Creeping Zinnia
What is the family of Sanvitalia procumbens?
Asteraceae
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-51854: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.