Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chenopodina
ID:
137039

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) E.E.Schill. & Panero

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 140(1): 72 (2002).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136368



Common Names

  • Bahiopsis chenopodina
  • Desert Mallow
  • Woolly Mallow


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Synonyms

  • Viguiera chenopodina Greene [unknown]
  • Viguiera deltoidea townsendii Vasey & Rose [unknown]
  • Viguiera deltoidea chenopodina S.F.Blake [deprecated]

Description

Bahiopsis chenopodina (also called Chenopodium-leaved bahia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy areas, such as desert washes and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bahiopsis chenopodina is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bahiopsis chenopodina has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bahiopsis chenopodina is a perennial shrub that can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It can be cultivated in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C.

Where to Find Bahiopsis chenopodina

Bahiopsis chenopodina can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Bahiopsis chenopodina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bahiopsis chenopodina?

Bahiopsis chenopodina

What is the common name of Bahiopsis chenopodina?

Chenopod Bahiopsis

Where does Bahiopsis chenopodina grow?

It is native to Chile and Argentina

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-97081: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
Edward E. Schilling (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.E.Schill.' in the authors string.