Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
villosa
ID:
130807

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

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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.

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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 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-91042: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.
Lloyd Herbert Shinners (1918-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shinners' in the authors string.