Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sonsonensis
ID:
60650

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 30: 231, fig (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059979



Common Names

  • Sonson Daisy
  • Sonson Fleabane
  • Sonson Daisy Fleabane


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Description

Badilloa sonsonensis (also called Sonson Badilloa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Badilloa sonsonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Badilloa sonsonensis is a white, daisy-like bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Badilloa sonsonensis is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Badilloa sonsonensis

Badilloa sonsonensis is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Badilloa sonsonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Badilloa sonsonensis?

Badilloa sonsonensis

What is the common name of Badilloa sonsonensis?

Sonsonate Ageratum

What is the natural habitat of Badilloa sonsonensis?

Dry hillsides in Central America

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-17042: 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.