Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
rutteri
ID:
81807

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rothr.) Shinners

Source:
gcc

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Field & Lab. 19: 71 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081136



Common Names

  • Rutter's Heterotheca
  • Golden Aster
  • Camphor Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Chrysopsis villosa rutteri Rothr. [unknown]
  • Chrysopsis rutteri Greene [unknown]
  • Chrysopsis foliosa sericeovillosissima A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Heterotheca rutteri (also called Rutter's Heterotheca, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It grows up to 0.5 meters tall and has small, oval leaves with a silvery-green hue. It produces small, yellow flowers with five petals. It is commonly found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Heterotheca rutteri is used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its oil. It is also used as a food source and as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heterotheca rutteri is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterotheca rutteri is a perennial that is best grown in full sun. It is best propagated from seed sown in spring, or from cuttings taken in late summer. It can also be propagated from division in spring.

Where to Find Heterotheca rutteri

Heterotheca rutteri is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. It is typically found in dry, open areas such as chaparral, grassland, and oak woodlands.

Heterotheca rutteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heterotheca rutteri?

Heterotheca rutteri

What is the family of Heterotheca rutteri?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Heterotheca rutteri?

Rutter's False Goldenaster

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-37692: Based on the initial data import
Lloyd Herbert Shinners (1918-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shinners' in the authors string.
Joseph Rothrock (1839-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothr.' in the authors string.