Status:
valid
Authors:
G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 68: 363 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130888
Common Names
- Achyrocline guerreroana
- Guerrero Achyrocline
- Guerrero Sunflower
Description
Achyrocline guerreroana (also called 'Guerrero sunflower', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and grows to a height of up to 1 meter. It is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Achyrocline guerreroana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Achyrocline guerreroana are small, yellow and daisy-like, with numerous petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achyrocline guerreroana is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Achyrocline guerreroana
Achyrocline guerreroana is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry open woodlands and grasslands.
Achyrocline guerreroana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achyrocline guerreroana?
Achyrocline guerreroana
What is the common name of Achyrocline guerreroana?
Guerreroan Achyrocline
Where is Achyrocline guerreroana native to?
Mexico
Species in the Achyrocline genus
Achyrocline lehmannii,
Achyrocline gaudens,
Achyrocline alata,
Achyrocline crassiuscula,
Achyrocline ventosa,
Achyrocline ramosissima,
Achyrocline arrojadoana,
Achyrocline crassiceps,
Achyrocline gertiana,
Achyrocline marchiorii,
Achyrocline bogotensis,
Achyrocline flaccida,
Achyrocline satureioides,
Achyrocline latifolia,
Achyrocline anabelae,
Achyrocline virescens,
Achyrocline albicans,
Achyrocline glandulosa,
Achyrocline hyperchlora,
Achyrocline tombadorensis,
Achyrocline ribasiana,
Achyrocline hirta,
Achyrocline gardneri,
Achyrocline oaxacana,
Achyrocline vargasiana,
Achyrocline ramosissima,
Achyrocline deflexa,
Achyrocline luisiana,
Achyrocline scandens,
Achyrocline mathiolifolia,
Achyrocline mollis,
Achyrocline venosa,
Achyrocline hallii,
Achyrocline trianae,
Achyrocline disjuncta,
Achyrocline tomentosa,
Achyrocline peruviana,
Achyrocline macella,
Achyrocline celosioides,
Achyrocline vauthieriana,
Achyrocline guerreroana,
Achyrocline flavida,
Achyrocline rupestris,
Achyrocline chionaea,
Achyrocline eriodes,
Achyrocline heringeri,
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,