Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
byei
ID:
119576

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.D.Sundb. & G.L.Nesom) G.L.Nesom & Noyes

Source:
gcc

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Sida 19(1): 81 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118905



Common Names

  • Batopilasia byei
  • Bato Pilasia
  • Bato Pilasia Byei


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Description

Batopilasia byei (also called B. byei, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in forests, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Batopilasia byei is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers, and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Batopilasia byei is a yellow, star-shaped flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white tuft. The seedlings are small, dark green with a white tuft.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Batopilasia byei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Batopilasia byei

Batopilasia byei is native to the mountains of Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky areas at elevations of 1,500-2,500 m.

Batopilasia byei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Batopilasia byei?

Batopilasia byei

What is the common name of Batopilasia byei?

Bate's Pincushion

Where is Batopilasia byei native to?

Mexico

Species in the Batopilasia genus

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-8021: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Scott D. Sundberg (1954-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.D.Sundb.' in the authors string.
Richard D. Noyes (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noyes' in the authors string.