Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
whitneyi
ID:
127771

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 3(14): 43 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127100



Common Names

  • Whitney's Hazardia
  • Whitney's Ragwort
  • Whitney's Groundsel


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Description

Hazardia whitneyi (also called Whitney's Hazardia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It has yellow flowers and is native to California. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hazardia whitneyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, digestive problems, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hazardia whitneyi var. discoidea (J.T.Howell) W.D.Clark

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hazardia whitneyi has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a single row along the stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hazardia whitneyi is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 6-9.

Where to Find Hazardia whitneyi

Hazardia whitneyi is native to the western United States and can be found in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Hazardia whitneyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hazardia whitneyi?

Hazardia whitneyi

What type of plant is Hazardia whitneyi?

Hazardia whitneyi is a shrub.

Where does Hazardia whitneyi grow?

Hazardia whitneyi is native to the western United States.

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-88110: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.