Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confluentis
ID:
90735

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 3 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090064



Common Names

  • Barrosoa
  • Barrosoa confluentis
  • Confluent Barrosoa


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Synonyms

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

Description

Barrosoa confluentis (also called Confluent Barrosoa, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has yellow flowers, deeply lobed leaves, and grows in open woods, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Barrosoa confluentis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers and is also known for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barrosoa confluentis has small, yellow flowers that form a dense, flat-topped inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, with a tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves that are lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barrosoa confluentis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it can be difficult to get the seeds to germinate.

Where to Find Barrosoa confluentis

Barrosoa confluentis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including in Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Barrosoa confluentis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barrosoa confluentis?

Barrosoa confluentis

What is the common name of Barrosoa confluentis?

Confluent Sunflower

What is the natural habitat of Barrosoa confluentis?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in the southwestern United States.

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-46357: 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.