Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Hemsl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. ii. 177. 1881
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130784
Common Names
- Viguiera Buddleiiformis
- Buddleiiformis Viguiera
- Buddleiiformis
Description
Viguiera buddleiiformis (also called Buddleja-like Viguiera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has multiple stems, grows up to 1 meter in height, and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Viguiera buddleiiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract bees and other beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viguiera buddleiiformis is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viguiera buddleiiformis is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a pot of moist soil or sand. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Viguiera buddleiiformis
Viguiera buddleiiformis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Viguiera buddleiiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viguiera buddleiiformis?
Viguiera buddleiiformis
What is the common name of Viguiera buddleiiformis?
Buddleiiform Viguiera
What type of plant is Viguiera buddleiiformis?
Herb
Species in the Viguiera genus
Viguiera benzorium,
Viguiera dentata,
Viguiera hassleriana,
Viguiera mima,
Viguiera orientalis,
Viguiera simulans,
Viguiera truxillensis,
Viguiera pinnatilobata,
Viguiera tepoxtlensis,
Viguiera anchusaefolia,
Viguiera parkinsonii,
Viguiera santacatarinense,
Viguiera ensifolia,
Viguiera aspiliodies,
Viguiera cornifolia,
Viguiera spooneri,
Viguiera leptodonta,
Viguiera hypochlora,
Viguiera reyrobinsonii,
Viguiera flava,
Viguiera drymonia,
Viguiera funkiae,
Viguiera paranensis,
Viguiera latibracteata,
Viguiera weberbaueri,
Viguiera grammatoglossa,
Viguiera szyszylowiczii,
Viguiera pazensis,
Viguiera corumbensis,
Viguiera revoluta,
Viguiera oligantha,
Viguiera megapotamica,
Viguiera davilae,
Viguiera goebelii,
Viguiera buddleiiformis,
Viguiera maculata,
Viguiera sultepecana,
Viguiera microphylla,
Viguiera paneroana,
Viguiera moreliana,
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,