Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49(1): 7. 1981
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076253
Common Names
- Atrescens Badillo
- Atrescens Badilloa
- Atrescens Badilloa Tree
Synonyms
- Eupatorium atrescens B.L.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Badilloa atrescens (also called White-flowered Sunray, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with white ray florets. It can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Badilloa atrescens is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Badilloa atrescens has small yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Badilloa atrescens is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Badilloa atrescens
Badilloa atrescens is found in dry, open areas, such as meadows, fields, and roadsides in the western United States and Canada.
Badilloa atrescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Badilloa atrescens?
Badilloa atrescens
What is the common name of Badilloa atrescens?
No common name
Where is Badilloa atrescens found?
Badilloa atrescens is found in Mexico
Species in the Badilloa genus
Badilloa sonsonensis,
Badilloa sphagnophila,
Badilloa atrescens,
Badilloa herrerae,
Badilloa salicina,
Badilloa steetzii,
Badilloa helianthifolia,
Badilloa drepanioides,
Badilloa procera,
Badilloa venezuelensis,
Badilloa guantivana,
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,