Status:
valid
Authors:
V.M.Badillo
Source:
gcc
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
BioLlania, Ed. Espec. 6: 235. 1997 ; J.J. Wurdack Festschr.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134761
Common Names
- Belloa
- Wurdackiana
- Belloa Wurdackiana
Description
Belloa wurdackiana (also called 'Wurdack's Belloa', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central Asia and the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Belloa wurdackiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Belloa wurdackiana has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two round, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Belloa wurdackiana is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Division can be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Belloa wurdackiana
Belloa wurdackiana is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in areas with high elevations and moist soils.
Belloa wurdackiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Belloa wurdackiana?
Belloa wurdackiana
What type of plant is Belloa wurdackiana?
It is an evergreen shrub.
Where is Belloa wurdackiana native to?
It is native to Mexico.
Species in the Belloa genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,