Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1(6): 309 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039838
Common Names
- Ambrosia acanthicarpa
- Acanthicarpa Ambrosia
- Ragweed Bursage
Synonyms
- Hemixanthidium montanum Delpino [unknown]
- Franseria montana Nutt. [unknown]
- Gaertneria acanthicarpa (Hook.) Britton [unknown]
- Franseria hookeriana Nutt. [unknown]
- Franseria acanthicarpa Coville [unknown]
Description
Ambrosia acanthicarpa (also called Annual Burr-sage, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to North America and grows in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Ambrosia acanthicarpa has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive and respiratory disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ambrosia acanthicarpa is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ambrosia acanthicarpa is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or autumn, when the plant is dormant.
Where to Find Ambrosia acanthicarpa
Ambrosia acanthicarpa can be found in the United States and Canada.
Ambrosia acanthicarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ambrosia acanthicarpa?
Ambrosia acanthicarpa
What is the common name of Ambrosia acanthicarpa?
Ragweed
What is the natural habitat of Ambrosia acanthicarpa?
Ambrosia acanthicarpa is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides
Species in the Ambrosia genus
Ambrosia chamissonis,
Ambrosia dumosa,
Ambrosia nivea,
Ambrosia flexuosa,
Ambrosia microcephala,
Ambrosia intergradiens,
Ambrosia platyspina,
Ambrosia deltoidea,
Ambrosia salsola,
Ambrosia linearis,
Ambrosia pumila,
Ambrosia acanthicarpa,
Ambrosia dentata,
Ambrosia cheiranthifolia,
Ambrosia arborescens,
Ambrosia polystachya,
Ambrosia chenopodiifolia,
Ambrosia johnstoniorum,
Ambrosia artemisiifolia,
Ambrosia artemisioides,
Ambrosia tomentosa,
Ambrosia divaricata,
Ambrosia canescens,
Ambrosia artemisioides,
Ambrosia arborescens,
Ambrosia scabra,
Ambrosia tenuifolia,
Ambrosia bryantii,
Ambrosia carduacea,
Ambrosia monogyra,
Ambrosia magdalenae,
Ambrosia confertiflora,
Ambrosia grayi,
Ambrosia pannosa,
Ambrosia bidentata,
Ambrosia camphorata,
Ambrosia cordifolia,
Ambrosia trifida,
Ambrosia ilicifolia,
Ambrosia ambrosioides,
Ambrosia sandersonii,
Ambrosia cumanensis,
Ambrosia helenae,
Ambrosia velutina,
Ambrosia acuminata,
Ambrosia psilostachya,
Ambrosia hispida,
Ambrosia eriocentra,
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,