Flaveria campestris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
campestris
ID:
120398
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.R.Johnst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 39: 287 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119727
Common Names
- Flaveria campestris
- Field Flaveria
- Field Yellowtops
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Flaveria campestris (also called Campestre Yellowtops, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows up to 1 m tall and has yellow flowers. It prefers dry, sunny areas and is found in grasslands, open woodlands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Flaveria campestris is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for making baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Flaveria campestris is yellow and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Flaveria campestris is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year for the seedlings to become established. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Flaveria campestris
Flaveria campestris is native to the southeastern United States. It is found in dry, sandy soils and can be identified by its small, yellow flowers.
Flaveria campestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Flaveria campestris?
Flaveria campestris
What is the common name of Flaveria campestris?
Field Flaveria
What is the natural habitat of Flaveria campestris?
Flaveria campestris is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas of North America.
Species in the Flaveria genus
Flaveria vaginata, Flaveria mcdougallii, Flaveria oppositifolia, Flaveria cronquistii, Flaveria anomala, Flaveria haumanii, Flaveria linearis, Flaveria pringlei, Flaveria bidentis, Flaveria trinervia, Flaveria ramosissima, Flaveria pubescens, Flaveria angustifolia, Flaveria floridana, Flaveria angustifolia, Flaveria robusta, Flaveria palmeri, Flaveria kochiana, Flaveria campestris, Flaveria brownii, Flaveria chlorifolia, Flaveria sonorensis,
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-81010: Based on the initial data import
John Robert Johnston (1880-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Johnst.' in the authors string.