Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhodolepis
ID:
6370

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 112(1): 228 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005699



Common Names

  • Bechium rhodolepis
  • Rose-Scaled Bechium
  • Rose-Scaled Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia rhodolepis Baker [unknown]
  • Vernonia purpureoglandulosa Klatt [unknown]

Description

Bechium rhodolepis (also called Red-leaved Bechium, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with small, yellow flowers and red-tinged, oval leaves. It is native to Europe and North America, and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bechium rhodolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bechium rhodolepis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bechium rhodolepis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and seedlings should be transplanted in the following spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided with a spade.

Where to Find Bechium rhodolepis

Bechium rhodolepis can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.

Bechium rhodolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bechium rhodolepis?

Bechium rhodolepis

What is the common name of Bechium rhodolepis?

Rhodolepis bechium

What is the natural habitat of Bechium rhodolepis?

Bechium rhodolepis is native to the southwestern United States, where it grows in dry, sandy soils.

Species in the Bechium 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-105485: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.