Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
canescens
ID:
126208

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Shinners

Source:
gcc

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Field & Lab. 19: 68 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125537



Common Names

  • Heterotheca canescens
  • Canescens Heterotheca
  • Canescens Daisy


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Description

Heterotheca canescens (also called Canescens Heterotheca, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 40 cm in height. Its leaves are lanceolate, with serrated margins and a pointed tip. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as scrublands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Heterotheca canescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, coughs, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heterotheca canescens has yellow flowers, small, light brown seeds, and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterotheca canescens is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-prepared seedbed. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Heterotheca canescens

Heterotheca canescens is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Heterotheca canescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heterotheca canescens?

Heterotheca canescens

What is the common name of Heterotheca canescens?

Canescent Heterotheca

What is the habitat of Heterotheca canescens?

It is found in dry open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides

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-86614: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Lloyd Herbert Shinners (1918-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shinners' in the authors string.