Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ramirezii
ID:
3942

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob. & S.Díaz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 77 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003271



Common Names

  • Ericentrodea Ramirezii
  • Ramirezii Ericentrodea
  • Ramirezii Ericentrodea


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Description

Ericentrodea ramirezii (also called Ramirez's Suncup, among many other common names) is a small annual herb native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single yellow flower head. It grows in dry, rocky areas, often in full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Ericentrodea ramirezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ericentrodea ramirezii has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ericentrodea ramirezii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ericentrodea ramirezii

Ericentrodea ramirezii is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.

Ericentrodea ramirezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ericentrodea ramirezii?

Ericentrodea ramirezii

What is the common name of Ericentrodea ramirezii?

Ramirez's Ericentrodea

What is the natural habitat of Ericentrodea ramirezii?

It is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-103159: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Santiago Díaz Piedrahita (1944-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Díaz' in the authors string.