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
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.
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 Hymenoxys genus
Hymenoxys brachyactis,
Hymenoxys grandiflora,
Hymenoxys rusbyi,
Hymenoxys pinetorum,
Hymenoxys subintegra,
Hymenoxys ambigens,
Hymenoxys cabrerae,
Hymenoxys jamesii,
Hymenoxys lemmonii,
Hymenoxys insignis,
Hymenoxys hoopesii,
Hymenoxys odorata,
Hymenoxys tweediei,
Hymenoxys brandegeei,
Hymenoxys anthemoides,
Hymenoxys integrifolia,
Hymenoxys bigelovii,
Hymenoxys helenioides,
Hymenoxys texana,
Hymenoxys robusta,
Hymenoxys integrifolia,
Hymenoxys vaseyi,
Hymenoxys quinquesquamata,
Hymenoxys cooperi,
Hymenoxys anthemoides,
Hymenoxys richardsonii,
Hymenoxys perpygmaea,
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,