Flaveria vaginata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vaginata
ID:
5870
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 32: 48 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005199
Common Names
- Vaginate Flaveria
- Vaginate Yellowtops
- Vaginate Yellowtop
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Flaveria vaginata (also called Vaginata Yellowtops, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to North and South America, and is found in dry grasslands and disturbed soils.
Uses & Benefits
Flaveria vaginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flaveria vaginata has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Flaveria vaginata is a perennial herb native to the southern United States. It can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Dig up the plant, divide it into several sections, and replant each section in a new location.
Where to Find Flaveria vaginata
Flaveria vaginata is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Flaveria vaginata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Flaveria vaginata?
Flaveria vaginata
What is the common name of Flaveria vaginata?
Sheathed Flaveria
What is the habitat of Flaveria vaginata?
It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes
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-105005: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.