Heterotheca martirensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martirensis
ID:
137808
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moran
Source:
gcc
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Trans. San Diego Soc. Nat. Hist. 15: 289 [-291], f. 10 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137137
Common Names
- Heterotheca martirensis
- Martirensis Heterotheca
- Martirensis's Heterotheca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heterotheca martirensis (also called Martires' Heterotheca, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Heterotheca martirensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heterotheca martirensis is a yellow or white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round structure. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heterotheca martirensis is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Heterotheca martirensis
Heterotheca martirensis is found in Mexico.
Heterotheca martirensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterotheca martirensis?
Heterotheca martirensis
What is the common name of Heterotheca martirensis?
Martires Heterotheca
Where is Heterotheca martirensis found?
It is found in the Mexican state of Sinaloa.
Species in the Heterotheca genus
Heterotheca subaxillaris, Heterotheca stenophylla, Heterotheca arizonica, Heterotheca marginata, Heterotheca pumila, Heterotheca sierrablancensis, Heterotheca mexicana, Heterotheca mucronata, Heterotheca jonesii, Heterotheca polothrix, Heterotheca inuloides, Heterotheca sessiliflora, Heterotheca shevockii, Heterotheca oregona, Heterotheca mucronata, Heterotheca zionensis, Heterotheca nitidula, Heterotheca chihuahuana, Heterotheca grandiflora, Heterotheca brandegei, Heterotheca rutteri, Heterotheca fulcrata, Heterotheca gypsophila, Heterotheca camporum, Heterotheca monarchensis, Heterotheca viscida, Heterotheca canescens, Heterotheca villosa, Heterotheca martirensis,
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
Reid Venable Moran (1916-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moran' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:121461-2: Based on the initial data import