Status:
valid
Authors:
(Torr. & A.Gray) Strother & B.G.Baldwin
Source:
gcc
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Madroño 49(3): 143. 2002
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082686
Common Names
- Ambrosia monogyra
- One-seeded Bur Ragweed
- One-seeded Burr-Ragweed
Description
Ambrosia monogyra (also called Single-seed Bur Ragweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 m tall. The leaves are lanceolate and up to 10 cm long. The flowers are yellow and are arranged in a corymb. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ambrosia monogyra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ambrosia monogyra has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ambrosia monogyra is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Ambrosia monogyra
Ambrosia monogyra can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to New Mexico.
Ambrosia monogyra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ambrosia monogyra?
Ambrosia monogyra
What type of plant is Ambrosia monogyra?
It is an annual herb
What is the natural habitat of Ambrosia monogyra?
It 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,