Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
134361

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7(1): 88 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133690



Common Names

  • Ambrosia
  • Velvet Ragweed
  • Velvet Ambrosia


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Description

Ambrosia velutina (also called 'Velvet Ambrosia', among many other common names) is a small, annual herb with yellow flowers and a spreading form. It is native to North America and grows in moist, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ambrosia velutina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a groundcover, and in rockeries. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ambrosia velutina has small white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ambrosia velutina is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ambrosia velutina

Ambrosia velutina is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as chaparral, oak woodlands, and grasslands.

Ambrosia velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ambrosia velutina?

Ambrosia velutina

What is the common name of Ambrosia velutina?

Velvet Ambrosia

What is the natural habitat of Ambrosia velutina?

It is found in the western United States and Canada

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-94493: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.