Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
1319632

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) E.E.Schill. & Panero

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 167(3):327 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332086



Common Names

  • Heiseria pusilla
  • Pusilla Heiseria
  • Pusilla's Heiseria


Searching for Heiseria pusilla? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Heiseria pusilla (also called Heiseria pusilla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico. This species is found in open, disturbed areas and grasslands at elevations of 1,200–2,400 m.

Uses & Benefits

Heiseria pusilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heiseria pusilla is yellow and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green, with two cotyledons.

Searching for Heiseria pusilla? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Heiseria pusilla is an evergreen shrub that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Heiseria pusilla

Heiseria pusilla is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.

Heiseria pusilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heiseria pusilla?

Heiseria pusilla

What is the common name of Heiseria pusilla?

Dwarf Heiseria

How much light does Heiseria pusilla need?

Full sun to partial shade

Species in the Heiseria genus

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
Edward E. Schilling (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.E.Schill.' in the authors string.