Zinnia pauciflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
127766
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac., Santiago de Chile 49. 1891
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127095
Common Names
- Zinnia Pauciflora
- Desert Zinnia
- Desert Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zinnia pauciflora (also called Prairie Zinnia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It has daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Zinnia pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, digestive problems, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zinnia pauciflora has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a single row along the stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zinnia pauciflora is an annual plant that can be propagated by seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-10.
Where to Find Zinnia pauciflora
Zinnia pauciflora is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
Zinnia pauciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zinnia pauciflora?
Zinnia pauciflora
What type of plant is Zinnia pauciflora?
Zinnia pauciflora is a flowering plant.
Where does Zinnia pauciflora grow?
Zinnia pauciflora is native to Mexico.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-88106: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.