Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
texana
ID:
62027

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Icon. Sel. Pl. [Delessert] 4: 11, t. 26. 1840 [1839, publ Feb 1840]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061356



Common Names

  • Chocolate Flower
  • Green Eyes
  • Texas Star


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Synonyms

  • Berlandiera longifolia Nutt. [unknown]
  • Berlandiera texana texana [unknown]

Description

Berlandiera texana (also called Texas greeneyes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the United States. It typically grows in dry, open areas and can reach heights of up to 1 m. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Berlandiera texana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating respiratory problems, skin conditions, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berlandiera texana is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a yellow center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berlandiera texana is a perennial plant native to the southwestern United States. It prefers full sun and moist soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring and division should be done in the spring.

Where to Find Berlandiera texana

Berlandiera texana can be found in the southwestern United States, in states such as Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.

Berlandiera texana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berlandiera texana?

Berlandiera texana

What type of plant is Berlandiera texana?

It is an annual flowering plant

Where does Berlandiera texana grow?

It is native to Texas, but is grown in many temperate regions around the world

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