Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Man. Bot. San Francisco : 188 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000787
Common Names
- Chamisso's Ragweed
- Chamisso's Ambrosia
- Chamisso's Bursage
Synonyms
- Franseria chamissonis bipinnatisecta (Less.) Calder & Roy L.Taylor [unknown]
- Gaertneria chamissonis Kuntze [unknown]
- Ambrosia chamissonis bipinnatisecta (Less.) W.W.Payne [unknown]
- Franseria bipinnatifida bipinnatifida [unknown]
- Gaertneria chamissonis chamissonis [unknown]
- Ambrosia chamissonis chamissonis [unknown]
- Franseria chamissonis chamissonis [unknown]
- Gaertneria bipinnatifida bipinnatifida [unknown]
- Franseria chamissonis Less. [unknown]
- Ambrosia chamissonis bipinnatisecta (Less.) J.T.Howell [unknown]
- Franseria chamissonis bipinnatisecta Less. [unknown]
- Franseria chamissonis bipinnatisecta (Less.) Wiggins & Stockw. [unknown]
- Franseria chamissonis chamissonis [unknown]
- Ambrosia chamissonis cuneifolia (Nutt.) W.W.Payne [unknown]
- Franseria chamissonis chamissonis [unknown]
- Ambrosia chamissonis chamissonis [unknown]
- Franseria cuneifolia Nutt. [unknown]
Description
Ambrosia chamissonis (also called silver burrobrush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of 1-2 meters. It is found in dry, sandy areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Ambrosia chamissonis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat inflammation, allergies, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ambrosia chamissonis has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ambrosia chamissonis is an annual herb that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.
Where to Find Ambrosia chamissonis
Ambrosia chamissonis is native to the western United States, and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and rocky slopes.
Ambrosia chamissonis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ambrosia chamissonis?
Ambrosia chamissonis
What is the common name of Ambrosia chamissonis?
Beach Bur
What is the natural habitat of Ambrosia chamissonis?
Ambrosia chamissonis is native to North America.
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,