Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arborescens
ID:
44253

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.° 5 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043582

Common Names

  • Tree Ambrosia
  • Giant Ragweed
  • Horseweed

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Synonyms

  • Franseria artemisioides Willd. [unknown]
  • Xanthium fruticosum L.f. [unknown]
  • Gaertneria artemisiodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Xanthidium artemisioides Delpino [unknown]
  • Ambrosia fruticosa fruticosa [unknown]
  • Franseria conwayi Rusby [unknown]
  • Gaertneria meyeniana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Xanthium artemisioides (Willd.) Delpino [unknown]
  • Ambrosia fruticosa Medik. [unknown]
  • Ambrosia frutescens Lam. [unknown]
  • Franseria arborescens Brandegee [unknown]

Description

Ambrosia arborescens (also called the Tree Ragweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the western United States. It has a single stem with a yellow flower head and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Ambrosia arborescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ambrosia arborescens is small and yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ambrosia arborescens is a perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Ambrosia arborescens

Ambrosia arborescens is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as canyon walls and cliffs.

Ambrosia arborescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ambrosia arborescens?

Ambrosia arborescens

What is the common name of Ambrosia arborescens?

Tree Ambrosia

What is the habitat of Ambrosia arborescens?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in open areas

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,