Status:
valid
Authors:
de Lange, J.R.Rolfe, Smissen & Ogle
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 75: 136 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347251
Common Names
- Simplicia felix
- Felix Simplicia
- F. Simplicia
Description
Simplicia felix (also called Felix's Broomrape, among many other common names) is a small annual plant with yellow flowers. It is native to the western United States and grows in open areas, such as grasslands, chaparral, and oak woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Simplicia felix is used as an ornamental plant, as well as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Simplicia felix has small, white flowers that are clustered in a dense, globular head. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and delicate, with narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Simplicia felix can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, sandy soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Simplicia felix
Simplicia felix can be found in the deserts of Arizona.
Simplicia felix FAQ
What is the scientific name of Simplicia felix?
Simplicia felix
What is the common name of Simplicia felix?
Simplicia felix
What is the family of Simplicia felix?
Orobanchaceae
Species in the Simplicia genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
Rob David Smissen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Smissen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159000-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].