Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herrerae
ID:
89477

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 30: 230 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088806

Common Names

  • Badilloa Herrerae
  • Herrera's Badilloa
  • Herrera's False Boneset

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium herrerae B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Badilloa herrerae (also called 'Herrera's Badilloa', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a single stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are opposite, ovate and toothed. It has yellow flowers with five petals. It is found in open areas, grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Badilloa herrerae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Badilloa herrerae is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Badilloa herrerae is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings in spring or early summer. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or autumn in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The seedlings should emerge in 7-14 days. Thin the seedlings to the desired spacing when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Badilloa herrerae

Badilloa herrerae is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also found in parts of Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.

Badilloa herrerae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Badilloa herrerae?

Badilloa herrerae

What is the common name of Badilloa herrerae?

Herrera's False Daisy

What is the habitat of Badilloa herrerae?

Badilloa herrerae is found in dry, open woodlands, thickets, and roadsides

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-45134: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.