Flaveria robusta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
85243
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rose
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 1: 337 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084572
Common Names
- Robust Yellowtops
- Robust Flaveria
- Robust Greeneyes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Flaveria robusta (also called Robust Yellowtops, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It typically grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Flaveria robusta is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Flaveria robusta is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few basal leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Flaveria robusta is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For division, dig up the plant and divide the roots into sections. Replant each section in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Flaveria robusta
Flaveria robusta is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, often at higher elevations.
Flaveria robusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Flaveria robusta?
Flaveria robusta
What type of plant is Flaveria robusta?
It is a perennial herb.
Where is Flaveria robusta found?
It is found in Mexico.
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-41014: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.