Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
veracruzanus
ID:
1316606

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2011-25: 1 (- 3; fig. 1; maps (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329060



Common Names

  • Davilanthus veracruzanus
  • Veracruz Davilanthus
  • Veracruz False Daisy


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Description

Davilanthus veracruzanus (also called Veracruz davilanthus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub native to Mexico. It has small, oval leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Davilanthus veracruzanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Davilanthus veracruzanus has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like structure. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Davilanthus veracruzanus can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Davilanthus veracruzanus is drought tolerant and prefers full sun. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Davilanthus veracruzanus

Davilanthus veracruzanus can be found in Mexico.

Davilanthus veracruzanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Davilanthus veracruzanus?

Davilanthus veracruzanus

What is the common name of Davilanthus veracruzanus?

Veracruz Davilanthus

What is the natural habitat of Davilanthus veracruzanus?

Tropical rainforests of Central America

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

Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.