Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vaseyi
ID:
134242

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cockerell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 31: 493 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133571



Common Names

  • Hymenoxys vaseyi
  • Vasey's Hymenoxys
  • Vasey's Rubberweed


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Synonyms

  • Picradenia vaseyi (A.Gray) Greene [unknown]
  • Actinea vaseyi Kuntze [unknown]
  • Actinella vaseyi A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Hymenoxys vaseyi (also called Vasey's Hymenoxys, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenoxys vaseyi has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and can be used to treat skin conditions such as eczema.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenoxys vaseyi is a yellow-green disc floret with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a short beak. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenoxys vaseyi is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is best to sow the seed in a sunny location and keep the soil moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Hymenoxys vaseyi

Hymenoxys vaseyi is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.

Hymenoxys vaseyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenoxys vaseyi?

Hymenoxys vaseyi

What is the common name of Hymenoxys vaseyi?

Vasey's Hymenoxys

What is the natural habitat of Hymenoxys vaseyi?

Hymenoxys vaseyi is found in the western parts of North America

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,

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