Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hieron.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47(3): 260 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021473
Common Names
- Kaunia saltensis
- Salt Kaunia
- Saltbush Kaunia
Synonyms
- Kaunia saltensis saltensis [unknown]
- Eupatorium eucosmum B.L.Rob. [unknown]
- Eupatorium saltense Hieron. [unknown]
Description
Kaunia saltensis (also called Salta Kaunia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Argentina and is found in rocky and grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Kaunia saltensis is a species of daisy that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a food source for some species of butterfly larvae.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kaunia saltensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kaunia saltensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the tray in a warm, sunny spot. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots and then into the garden when they are large enough.
Where to Find Kaunia saltensis
Kaunia saltensis is native to the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America. It can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts, scrublands, and roadsides.
Kaunia saltensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kaunia saltensis?
Kaunia saltensis
What is the common name of Kaunia saltensis?
Salt-tolerant Kaunia
What is the natural habitat of Kaunia saltensis?
It is found in saline habitats, such as salt marshes, salt flats, and coastal dunes.
Species in the Kaunia genus
Kaunia gynoximorpha,
Kaunia saltensis,
Kaunia endyta,
Kaunia hosanensis,
Kaunia longipetiolata,
Kaunia rufescens,
Kaunia lasiophthalma,
Kaunia eucosmoides,
Kaunia arbuscularis,
Kaunia ignorata,
Kaunia pachanoi,
Kaunia camataguiensis,
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,