Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 5: 526. 1836 [1-10 Oct 1836]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085603
Common Names
- Confertiflora Ragweed
- Confertiflora Ambrosia
- Ragweed Ambrosia
Synonyms
- Gaertneria tenuifolia Kuntze [unknown]
- Franseria strigulosa Rydb. [unknown]
- Franseria tenuifolia tenuifolia [unknown]
- Franseria confertiflora Rydb. [unknown]
- Gaertneria tenuifolia Harv. & A.Gray [deprecated]
Description
Ambrosia confertiflora (also called Rayless Ragweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has yellow flowers and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ambrosia confertiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural source of food for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ambrosia confertiflora is a small yellow-green flower head with many tiny florets. The seeds are small and black, with a tuft of white hairs at the tip. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ambrosia confertiflora is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer. It is also possible to propagate it from cuttings taken in the fall.
Where to Find Ambrosia confertiflora
Ambrosia confertiflora can be found in the southwestern United States.
Ambrosia confertiflora FAQ
What type of plant is Ambrosia confertiflora?
Ambrosia confertiflora is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
Where does Ambrosia confertiflora grow?
Ambrosia confertiflora is native to North America.
What are the benefits of Ambrosia confertiflora?
Ambrosia confertiflora has medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments such as digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.
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,