Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greene) Semple
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 39: 383 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017759
Common Names
- Heterotheca pumila
- Dwarf Heterotheca
- Dwarf Goldenaster
Synonyms
- Chrysopsis cooperi A.Nelson [unknown]
- Chrysopsis pumila Greene [unknown]
- Chrysopsis villosa glomerata (A.Nelson) V.L.Harms [unknown]
- Chrysopsis alpicola glomerata A.Nelson [unknown]
- Chrysopsis alpicola alpicola [unknown]
- Chrysopsis alpicola Rydb. [unknown]
Description
Heterotheca pumila (also called Dwarf Heterotheca, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Chihuahuan Desert. It has a short stem and its leaves are linear, with a length of up to 5 cm. It grows in sandy soils, in arid and semi-arid regions.
Uses & Benefits
Heterotheca pumila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heterotheca pumila is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heterotheca pumila is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. It prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Heterotheca pumila
Heterotheca pumila is native to North America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Heterotheca pumila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterotheca pumila?
Heterotheca pumila
What type of plant is Heterotheca pumila?
A perennial herb
Where is Heterotheca pumila found?
It is found in the deserts of Mexico
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,