Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 54 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020521
Common Names
- Badillo's Carramboa
- Carramboa Badillo
- Badillo's Mexican Daisy
Synonyms
- Espeletia badilloi Cuatrec. [unknown]
Description
Carramboa badilloi (also called Badillo's Carramboa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has yellow flowers and grows in open fields and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Carramboa badilloi is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is used to treat fever, digestive disorders, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Carramboa badilloi var. pittieri (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carramboa badilloi is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed with a glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carramboa badilloi is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Carramboa badilloi
Carramboa badilloi can be found in the tropical dry forests of Central America, from Mexico to Costa Rica.
Carramboa badilloi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carramboa badilloi?
Carramboa badilloi
What is the common name of Carramboa badilloi?
Badillo's Carramboa
What is the natural habitat of Carramboa badilloi?
Grasslands and scrublands
Species in the Carramboa 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,