Status:
valid
Authors:
(Makino) Makino
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 1: 25 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091809
Common Names
- Sigesbeckia Glabrescens
- Smooth Sigesbeckia
- Smooth Goldenrod
Description
Sigesbeckia glabrescens (also called Smooth Sigesbeckia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant with a woody rootstock and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in scrub and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Sigesbeckia glabrescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sigesbeckia glabrescens has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sigesbeckia glabrescens is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to water regularly and fertilize lightly.
Where to Find Sigesbeckia glabrescens
Sigesbeckia glabrescens is native to the southern United States and Mexico.
Sigesbeckia glabrescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sigesbeckia glabrescens?
Sigesbeckia glabrescens
What is the family of Sigesbeckia glabrescens?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Sigesbeckia glabrescens?
Smooth Sigesbeckia
Species in the Sigesbeckia genus
Sigesbeckia integrifolia,
Sigesbeckia jorullensis,
Sigesbeckia australiensis,
Sigesbeckia blakei,
Sigesbeckia orientalis,
Sigesbeckia nudicaulis,
Sigesbeckia pubescens,
Sigesbeckia repens,
Sigesbeckia agrestis,
Sigesbeckia bojeri,
Sigesbeckia pringlei,
Sigesbeckia serrata,
Sigesbeckia glabrescens,
Sigesbeckia flosculosa,
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,