Status:
valid
Authors:
(Delpino) W.W.Payne
Source:
gcc
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 45(4): 410 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121471
Common Names
- Ambrosia
- Ragweed
- Common Ragweed
Synonyms
- Xanthidium ambrosioides Delpino [unknown]
- Ambrosia ambrosioides ambrosioides [unknown]
- Gaertneria ambrosiodes Kuntze [unknown]
- Franseria ambrosioides Cav. [unknown]
Description
Ambrosia ambrosioides (also called 'Ragweed' and 'Ragweed Bush', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow daisy-like flowers and feathery, grey-green foliage. It is native to North America and is found growing in dry, rocky areas and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Ambrosia ambrosioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can be used in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ambrosia ambrosioides is a small, yellowish-green flower head. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a rosette of lobed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ambrosia ambrosioides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly to keep the soil moist, but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Ambrosia ambrosioides
Ambrosia ambrosioides is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, sandy areas such as deserts and dunes.
Ambrosia ambrosioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ambrosia ambrosioides?
Ambrosia ambrosioides
What is the common name of Ambrosia ambrosioides?
Ambrosia ragweed
What is the growth habit of Ambrosia ambrosioides?
It is an evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and small white flowers
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,