Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 44: 442 (-443), figs (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127366
Common Names
- Anderson's Cypsela
- Anderson's Heterocypsela
- Heterocypsela andersonii
Description
Heterocypsela andersonii (also called Anderson's Cypsela, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States and Canada. It is a small plant, growing up to 0.3 meters tall, with lance-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers in the summer. It is found in dry, open areas such as prairies, hillsides, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Heterocypsela andersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heterocypsela andersonii is yellow with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heterocypsela andersonii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Heterocypsela andersonii
Heterocypsela andersonii is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.
Heterocypsela andersonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterocypsela andersonii?
Heterocypsela andersonii
What is the common name of Heterocypsela andersonii?
Anderson's Heterocypsela
What is the natural habitat of Heterocypsela andersonii?
Grassy meadows, pastures, and roadsides
Species in the Heterocypsela 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,