Status:
valid
Authors:
Rydb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 34(4): 300 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063198
Common Names
- Sinclairia deppeana
- Deppe's Sinclairia
- Deppe's False Dandelion
Synonyms
- Andromachia deppeana Less. [unknown]
- Liabum deppeanum Hemsl. [unknown]
Description
Sinclairia deppeana (also called Deppe's Sinclairia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 25 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Sinclairia deppeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sinclairia deppeana has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a long taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sinclairia deppeana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Division should be done in early spring or late summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require adequate light and moisture for successful propagation.
Where to Find Sinclairia deppeana
Sinclairia deppeana is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, sandy soils and full sun.
Sinclairia deppeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sinclairia deppeana?
Sinclairia deppeana
What is the common name of Sinclairia deppeana?
Deppe's Sinclairia
What is the natural habitat of Sinclairia deppeana?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Sinclairia genus
Sinclairia hintoniorum,
Sinclairia gentryi,
Sinclairia andrieuxii,
Sinclairia platylepis,
Sinclairia ismaelis,
Sinclairia klattii,
Sinclairia sericolepis,
Sinclairia polyantha,
Sinclairia caducifolia,
Sinclairia hypochlora,
Sinclairia cervina,
Sinclairia angustissima,
Sinclairia broomeae,
Sinclairia adenotricha,
Sinclairia pringlei,
Sinclairia andromachioides,
Sinclairia palmeri,
Sinclairia tajumulcensis,
Sinclairia tonduzii,
Sinclairia liebmannii,
Sinclairia deppeana,
Sinclairia dimidia,
Sinclairia vagans,
Sinclairia glabra,
Sinclairia similis,
Sinclairia manriquei,
Sinclairia discolor,
Sinclairia andromachioides,
Sinclairia moorei,
Sinclairia liebmannii,
Sinclairia broomeae,
Sinclairia deamii,
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,