Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
texana
ID:
126476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cockerell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 31: 499 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125805



Common Names

  • Hymenoxys texana
  • Texas Hymenoxys
  • Texas Yellowtop


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Synonyms

  • Actinea texana (J.M.Coult. & Rose) Cory [unknown]
  • Actinella texana J.M.Coult. & Rose [unknown]
  • Picradenia texana Greene [unknown]

Description

Hymenoxys texana (also called Texas Hymenoxys, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with purple veins. It grows in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenoxys texana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenoxys texana has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenoxys texana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be pruned back in the spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Hymenoxys texana

Hymenoxys texana can be found in the western and southwestern United States, primarily in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

Hymenoxys texana FAQ

What are the common names of Hymenoxys texana?

Hymenoxys texana is commonly known as Texas Hoary Ragweed.

What are the characteristics of Hymenoxys texana?

Hymenoxys texana is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a branched stem and alternate leaves that are deeply lobed. The flowers are small and yellowish-green in color.

What is the habitat of Hymenoxys texana?

Hymenoxys texana is found in dry, open areas such as prairies, fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

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