Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 22: 608 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018597
Common Names
- Zinnia leucoglossa
- White-tongued Zinnia
- White-tongued Daisy
Description
Zinnia leucoglossa (also called White-Lipped Zinnia, among many other common names) is an annual plant with white and yellow daisy-like flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Zinnia leucoglossa is an annual flower that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. The flowers of the plant can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zinnia leucoglossa has small white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zinnia leucoglossa is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or in pots in a greenhouse. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Zinnia leucoglossa
Zinnia leucoglossa is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Puebla.
Zinnia leucoglossa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zinnia leucoglossa?
Zinnia leucoglossa
What is the common name of Zinnia leucoglossa?
N/A
What is the natural habitat of Zinnia leucoglossa?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Zinnia genus
Zinnia venusta,
Zinnia bicolor,
Zinnia oligantha,
Zinnia leucoglossa,
Zinnia grandiflora,
Zinnia peruviana,
Zinnia zinnioides,
Zinnia haageana,
Zinnia elegans,
Zinnia microglossa,
Zinnia angustifolia,
Zinnia americana,
Zinnia juniperifolia,
Zinnia purpusii,
Zinnia acerosa,
Zinnia flavicoma,
Zinnia zamudiana,
Zinnia elegans,
Zinnia anomala,
Zinnia maritima,
Zinnia pauciflora,
Zinnia citrea,
Zinnia tenuis,
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,