Flaveria pubescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
72412
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rydb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 34(2): 145 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071741
Common Names
- Yellowtop
- Coastal Yellowtop
- Prairie Yellowtop
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Flaveria pubescens (also called yellowtop, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a single stem and bright yellow flowers. It is native to the southern United States and is found in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Flaveria pubescens is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico. It is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source. Its leaves are used to make tea, and its flowers are used to make perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Flaveria pubescens is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Flaveria pubescens is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. The seeds should be sown in a pot with moist soil and kept in a warm, sunny spot. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Flaveria pubescens
Flaveria pubescens can be found in the grasslands of the southeastern United States.
Flaveria pubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Flaveria pubescens?
Flaveria pubescens
What is the common name of Flaveria pubescens?
Hairy Flaveria
What is the family of Flaveria pubescens?
Asteraceae
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-28504: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.