Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dentata
ID:
13589

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Spreng.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 16 [Sprengel] 3: 615. 1826 [Jan-Mar 1826]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012918

Common Names

  • Toothed Viguiera
  • Toothed Sunray
  • Viguiera dentata

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Synonyms

  • Viguiera sagrana DC. [unknown]
  • Viguiera nelsonii B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [unknown]
  • Viguiera oppositipes DC. [unknown]
  • Helianthus baillonianus M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Viguiera canescens DC. [unknown]
  • Viguiera microcline DC. [unknown]
  • Viguiera texana Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Helianthus dentatus Cav. [unknown]
  • Viguiera dentata canescens S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Viguiera laxa laxa [unknown]
  • Viguiera laxa brevipes (DC.) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Viguiera pedunculata Seaton [unknown]
  • Helianthus triqueter Ortega [unknown]
  • Viguiera dentata brevipes S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Viguiera dentata helianthoides S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Viguiera dentata dentata [unknown]
  • Rudbeckia dentata Cav. [unknown]
  • Viguiera cordata canescens (DC.) S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Viguiera laxa DC. [unknown]
  • Viguiera longiligula M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Viguiera brevipes DC. [unknown]
  • Helianthus microclinus M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Viguiera helianthoides Kunth [unknown]
  • Viguiera triquetra DC. [unknown]
  • Aspilia laxa S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Helianthella latifolia Scheele [unknown]
  • Encelia montana Brandegee [unknown]

Description

Viguiera dentata (also called Toothleaf Sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to South America, and grows in open, dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Viguiera dentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Viguiera dentata var. lancifolia S.F.Blake
Viguiera dentata var. longibracteata B.L.Turner

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viguiera dentata is a yellow-golden daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viguiera dentata is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When planting, make sure to space the plants at least 18 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Viguiera dentata

Viguiera dentata is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas.

Viguiera dentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viguiera dentata?

Viguiera dentata

What is the common name of Viguiera dentata?

Toothed Viguiera

What is the natural habitat of Viguiera dentata?

Viguiera dentata is found in dry, open woods and fields in the southwestern United States and Mexico.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-112501: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.