Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pursh) Shinners
Source:
gcc
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Field & Lab. 19: 71 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130136
Common Names
- Heterotheca villosa
- Villosa
- Heterotheca
Description
Heterotheca villosa (also called Hairy false goldenaster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It has a slender stem, reaching a height of up to 1 m, with lanceolate leaves and yellow flower heads. It is found in dry woods, prairies, and open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Heterotheca villosa has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of fuel wood, and as a medicinal plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Heterotheca villosa var. nana (A.Gray) Semple
Heterotheca villosa var. pedunculata (Greene) V.L.Harms ex Semple
Heterotheca villosa var. ballardii (Rydb.) Semple
Heterotheca villosa var. minor (Hook.) Semple
Heterotheca villosa var. foliosa (Nutt.) V.L.Harms
Heterotheca villosa var. depressa (Rydb.) Semple
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Heterotheca villosa are small and yellow. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heterotheca villosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Heterotheca villosa
Heterotheca villosa can be found in the western United States, primarily in the Rocky Mountain region.
Heterotheca villosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterotheca villosa?
Heterotheca villosa
What is the common name of Heterotheca villosa?
Hairy false goldenaster
Where is Heterotheca villosa found?
It is found in the southwestern United States and northern 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,