Status:
valid
Authors:
M.E.Jones
Source:
gcc
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Contr. W. Bot. 12: 48 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022859
Common Names
- Berlandiera macrophylla
- Large-leaved Greeneyes
- Greeneyes
Synonyms
- Berlandiera lyrata macrophylla A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Berlandiera macrophylla (also called bigflower greeneyes, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flower heads on long stems. It is native to North America and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Berlandiera macrophylla is an annual herb that is commonly used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and small yellow flowers. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and flowers being used to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Berlandiera macrophylla has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berlandiera macrophylla is a perennial plant that is native to the southwestern United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division of clumps can also be done in the spring.
Where to Find Berlandiera macrophylla
Berlandiera macrophylla is found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Berlandiera macrophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berlandiera macrophylla?
Berlandiera macrophylla
What is the common name of Berlandiera macrophylla?
Large-leaved Greeneyes
What is the growth habit of Berlandiera macrophylla?
It is an upright, clump-forming perennial
Species in the Berlandiera genus
Berlandiera subacaulis,
Berlandiera macrophylla,
Berlandiera humilis,
Berlandiera lyrata,
Berlandiera texana,
Berlandiera monocephala,
Berlandiera betonicifolia,
Berlandiera pumila,
Berlandiera basalaris,
Berlandiera burroana,
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,