Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
juncea
ID:
128189

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Bull. Calif. Acad. Sci. 1(4): 179 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127518



Common Names

  • Bebbia juncea
  • Desert Sweet
  • Graybush


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Description

Bebbia juncea (also called desert sweet, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bebbia juncea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food and forage, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bebbia juncea var. aspera Greene
Bebbia juncea var. atriplicifolia I.M.Johnst.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bebbia juncea has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bebbia juncea is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Bebbia juncea

Bebbia juncea is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in areas with low rainfall.

Bebbia juncea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bebbia juncea?

Bebbia juncea

What is the family of Bebbia juncea?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Bebbia juncea?

Desert Sweet

Species in the Bebbia 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-88517: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.