Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 342 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085672
Common Names
- Berlandiera pumila
- Greeneyes
- Chocolate Flower
Synonyms
- Berlandiera pumila pumila [unknown]
- Silphium patulum Banks ex Pursh [unknown]
- Polymnia caroliniana Poir. [unknown]
- Silphium pumilum pumilum [unknown]
- Berlandiera tomentosa tomentosa [unknown]
- Silphium tomentosum Herb.Banks ex Pursh [unknown]
- Berlandiera tomentosa Nutt. [unknown]
- Berlandiera dealbata Small [unknown]
- Berlandiera pumila dealbata Trel. [unknown]
- Berlandiera tomentosa dealbata Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
- Silphium reticulatum Pursh [unknown]
- Silphium asteriscus Hornem. [unknown]
- Silphium pumilum Michx. [unknown]
Description
Berlandiera pumila (also called Dwarf Greeneyes, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has yellow flowers and grows in open grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Berlandiera pumila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Berlandiera pumila is a yellow daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berlandiera pumila is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division can be done in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Berlandiera pumila
Berlandiera pumila is native to the United States.
Berlandiera pumila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berlandiera pumila?
Berlandiera pumila
What is the family of Berlandiera pumila?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Berlandiera pumila?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,