Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
camphorata
ID:
92759

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) W.W.Payne

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 45: 414 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092088

Common Names

  • Ambrosia camphorata
  • Camphor Bur Ragweed
  • Camphor Ragweed

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Description

Ambrosia camphorata (also called camphor bur-sage, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has yellow flowers and deeply-divided leaves. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ambrosia camphorata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ambrosia camphorata is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ambrosia camphorata can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. Division is best done in the spring or autumn. Dig up the plant and carefully separate the clumps of roots and replant them in the desired location.

Where to Find Ambrosia camphorata

Ambrosia camphorata is native to the western United States and northern Mexico.

Ambrosia camphorata FAQ

What type of soil does Ambrosia camphorata prefer?

Ambrosia camphorata prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

What type of climate does Ambrosia camphorata prefer?

Ambrosia camphorata prefers a dry climate.

What type of light does Ambrosia camphorata prefer?

Ambrosia camphorata prefers full sun.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-48340: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Willard William Payne (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Payne' in the authors string.