Status:
valid
Authors:
L.C.Anderson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 12: 133 (-135), fig (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127728
Common Names
- Apalachicola Boltonia
- Boltonia Apalachicolensis
- Apalachicola Daisy
Description
Boltonia apalachicolensis (also called 'Apalachicola Boltonia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as meadows and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Boltonia apalachicolensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, as well as providing food and shelter for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Boltonia apalachicolensis is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, thin, and light green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Boltonia apalachicolensis is a perennial plant native to the Himalayas. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Boltonia apalachicolensis
Boltonia apalachicolensis can be found in the southeastern United States and northern Mexico.
Boltonia apalachicolensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boltonia apalachicolensis?
Boltonia apalachicolensis
What is the natural habitat of Boltonia apalachicolensis?
It is found in wet forests of the southeastern United States
What are the uses of Boltonia apalachicolensis?
It is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine
Species in the Boltonia 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,