Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rusbyi
ID:
11468

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cockerell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 31: 496 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010797



Common Names

  • Rusby's Hymenoxys
  • Hymenoxys rusbyi
  • Desert Sunflower


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Synonyms

  • Picradenia rusbyi Greene [unknown]
  • Actinella rusbyi A.Gray [unknown]
  • Actinea rusbyi Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Hymenoxys rusbyi (also called Rusby's Hymenoxys, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a single stem and can reach up to 40 cm in height. It grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenoxys rusbyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenoxys rusbyi is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenoxys rusbyi is a shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, though cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early fall and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Hymenoxys rusbyi

Hymenoxys rusbyi is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Hymenoxys rusbyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenoxys rusbyi?

Hymenoxys rusbyi

What is the natural habitat of Hymenoxys rusbyi?

It is found in temperate regions of North America.

What are the medicinal uses of Hymenoxys rusbyi?

It is used to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and other ailments.

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