Status:
valid
Authors:
Gentry
Source:
gcc
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 6: 329 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000056768
Common Names
- Sinaloensis Hofmeisteria
- Sinaloensis Daisy
- Sinaloensis Fleabane
Description
Hofmeisteria sinaloensis (also called Sinaloa Hofmeisteria, among many other common names) is a shrub species in the Asteraceae family. It has a woody stem, lanceolate leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to Mexico. It typically grows in dry, sandy and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hofmeisteria sinaloensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used to make herbal tea and has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hofmeisteria sinaloensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hofmeisteria sinaloensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. The plant can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Hofmeisteria sinaloensis
Hofmeisteria sinaloensis is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, sandy soils.
Hofmeisteria sinaloensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hofmeisteria sinaloensis?
Hofmeisteria sinaloensis
What is the common name of Hofmeisteria sinaloensis?
Sinaloan Hofmeisteria
What is the natural habitat of Hofmeisteria sinaloensis?
Dry scrubland and grasslands
Species in the Hofmeisteria genus
Hofmeisteria urenifolia,
Hofmeisteria crassifolia,
Hofmeisteria standleyi,
Hofmeisteria filifolia,
Hofmeisteria sinaloensis,
Hofmeisteria mexiae,
Hofmeisteria anomalochaeta,
Hofmeisteria schaffneri,
Hofmeisteria dissecta,
Hofmeisteria gayleana,
Hofmeisteria malvaefolia,
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,