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
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.
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 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,