Status:
valid
Authors:
Paray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. México n.° 22: 7, fig (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135337
Common Names
- Sultepec Viguiera
- Viguiera Sultepecana
- Viguiera Sultepecana
Description
Viguiera sultepecana (also called 'Sultepec Sunflower', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It grows in dry, open areas, such as rocky slopes, ridges, and meadows, and is characterized by its small, yellow flower heads and lanceolate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Viguiera sultepecana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viguiera sultepecana has yellow flowers with a single row of ray florets and a yellow center of disc florets. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viguiera sultepecana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Viguiera sultepecana
Viguiera sultepecana is native to Mexico and can be found in open, sunny areas such as grasslands and roadsides. It is most commonly found in the states of Hidalgo, Mexico, and Morelos.
Viguiera sultepecana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viguiera sultepecana?
Viguiera sultepecana
What is the common name of Viguiera sultepecana?
Sultepec Sunflower
What is the natural habitat of Viguiera sultepecana?
Grassy areas and meadows
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
Ladislao Paray: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paray' in the authors string.