Status:
valid
Authors:
Brusse
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 19(1): 27 (1989) (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022303
Common Names
- Showy Inezia
- Showy Fleabane
- Showy Daisy
Description
Inezia speciosa (also called showy inezia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and can be found in moist and dry habitats, including meadows, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Inezia speciosa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inezia speciosa has small yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inezia speciosa is a perennial herb native to South America. It is usually propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Inezia speciosa
Inezia speciosa can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
Inezia speciosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inezia speciosa?
Inezia speciosa
What type of plant is Inezia speciosa?
Herb
Where is Inezia speciosa found?
South America
Species in the Inezia genus
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,