Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kunthiana
ID:
19351

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Anderb. & S.E.Freire

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 106(2): 189 (1991):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018680



Common Names

  • Kunthiana Belloa
  • Kunth's Belloa
  • Kunth's Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium kunthianum Steud. [unknown]

Description

Belloa kunthiana (also called Kunth's Belloa, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate to oblong-lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow. It prefers sunny and dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Belloa kunthiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Belloa kunthiana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Belloa kunthiana is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°F. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Belloa kunthiana

Belloa kunthiana is native to Central and South America and can be found in Mexico, the Caribbean, and parts of South America.

Belloa kunthiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Belloa kunthiana?

Belloa kunthiana

What is the family of Belloa kunthiana?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Belloa kunthiana?

Dry grasslands and steppes

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-118061: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Susana Edith Freire (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.E.Freire' in the authors string.