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
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.
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 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,