Status:
valid
Authors:
(Albov) Galushko
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 6: 210 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005529
Common Names
- Correvoniana Dolichorrhiza
- Correvoniana Dolichorrhiza Dolichorrhiza
- Correvoniana Dolichorrhiza Sunflower
Synonyms
- Ligularia correvoniana (Albov) Pojark. [unknown]
- Senecio correvonianus Albov [unknown]
Description
Dolichorrhiza correvoniana (also called Correvon's Dolichorrhiza, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a rosette of leaves and a single flower head with white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is native to Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia, and grows in grasslands, meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Dolichorrhiza correvoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dolichorrhiza correvoniana is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dolichorrhiza correvoniana can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is best sown in autumn or spring and can be grown in most soils.
Where to Find Dolichorrhiza correvoniana
Dolichorrhiza correvoniana is native to the southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.
Dolichorrhiza correvoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dolichorrhiza correvoniana?
Dolichorrhiza correvoniana
What is the common name of Dolichorrhiza correvoniana?
Correvon's Dolichorrhiza
What is the natural habitat of Dolichorrhiza correvoniana?
Dolichorrhiza correvoniana is found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons in Arizona and New Mexico.
Species in the Dolichorrhiza 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,