Berlandiera humilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
31508
Status:
valid
Authors:
Small
Source:
gcc
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. [Small]. 1246. 1903 [22 Jul 1903]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030837
Common Names
- Humbleflower
- Humble Daisy
- Humble Berlandiera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Berlandiera humilis (also called 'Green-eyes' and 'Greeneyes', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and prefers full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Berlandiera humilis is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Berlandiera humilis has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, upright stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Berlandiera humilis is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to the southwestern United States. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Berlandiera humilis
Berlandiera humilis can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.
Berlandiera humilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berlandiera humilis?
Berlandiera humilis
What type of plant is Berlandiera humilis?
It is an annual herb
Where is Berlandiera humilis found?
It is found in South America
Species in the Berlandiera 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-129829: Based on the initial data import
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.