Status:
valid
Authors:
Lex.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Nov. Veg. Descr. 1: 28 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062854
Common Names
- Michuacan Trixis
- Michuacan Daisy
- Michuacan Aster
Synonyms
- Trixis involucrata D.Don [unknown]
- Trixis longifolia platyphylla B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [unknown]
- Trixis longifolia sericea B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [unknown]
- Trixis michuacana michuacana [unknown]
- Trixis bracteata DC. [unknown]
Description
Trixis michuacana (also called Michoacan Trixis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trixis michuacana is a wildflower that is commonly used in gardens as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye for fabrics. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Trixis michuacana var. longifolia (D.Don) C.E.Anderson
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trixis michuacana is a yellow-green color, with a single head of ray florets and a single head of disc florets. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trixis michuacana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers dry, sandy soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.
Where to Find Trixis michuacana
Trixis michuacana is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Trixis michuacana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trixis michuacana?
Trixis michuacana
What type of plant is Trixis michuacana?
A perennial herb
Where is Trixis michuacana native to?
Central and Eastern Europe
Species in the Trixis genus
Trixis hassleri,
Trixis pallida,
Trixis megalophylla,
Trixis calcicola,
Trixis inula,
Trixis silvatica,
Trixis pringlei,
Trixis mexicana,
Trixis cacalioides,
Trixis parviflora,
Trixis lessingii,
Trixis anomala,
Trixis verbascifolia,
Trixis grandibracteata,
Trixis pterocaulis,
Trixis chiapensis,
Trixis californica,
Trixis ophiorhiza,
Trixis villosa,
Trixis verbascifolia,
Trixis glutinosa,
Trixis proustioides,
Trixis michuacana,
Trixis aggregata,
Trixis calycina,
Trixis glaziovii,
Trixis sagasteguii,
Trixis haenkei,
Trixis thyrsoidea,
Trixis nobilis,
Trixis nelsonii,
Trixis praestans,
Trixis alata,
Trixis grisebachii,
Trixis longifolia,
Trixis matisiana,
Trixis hintoniorum,
Trixis pruskii,
Trixis peruviana,
Trixis angustifolia,
Trixis churinensis,
Trixis divaricata,
Trixis spicata,
Trixis vauthieri,
Trixis hyposericea,
Trixis forzzae,
Trixis jaliscana,
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,