Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
viscida
ID:
126142

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) V.L.Harms

Source:
gcc

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 70: 302 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125471

Common Names

  • Viscid Heterotheca
  • Heterotheca
  • Viscid False Goldenaster

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Synonyms

  • Chrysopsis viscida viscida [unknown]
  • Chrysopsis viscida viscida [unknown]
  • Chrysopsis villosa viscida A.Gray [unknown]
  • Chrysopsis viscida Greene [unknown]

Description

Heterotheca viscida (also called sticky false goldenaster, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 2 feet tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, open areas such as prairies, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Heterotheca viscida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heterotheca viscida has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers with many petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterotheca viscida is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Heterotheca viscida

Heterotheca viscida is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in Arizona, New Mexico, and California.

Heterotheca viscida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heterotheca viscida?

Heterotheca viscida

What is the common name of Heterotheca viscida?

Viscid Heterotheca

What is the habitat of Heterotheca viscida?

It is found in dry open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides

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-86547: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Vernon Lee Harms (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.L.Harms' in the authors string.