Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maviensis
ID:
6178

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Mann) Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Blumea xiv. 307 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005507



Common Names

  • Maviensis Keysseria
  • Maviensis Keysseria Keysseria
  • Maviensis Keysseria Sunflower


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Synonyms

  • Keysseria lavandula H.St.John [unknown]
  • Keysseria maviensis maviensis [unknown]
  • Keysseria maviensis emarginata (C.N.Forbes) H.St.John [unknown]

Description

Keysseria maviensis (also called Mavi Keysseria, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a rosette of leaves and a single flower head with yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows in grasslands, meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Keysseria maviensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Keysseria maviensis is yellow and has a single row of petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Keysseria maviensis can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is best sown in autumn or spring and can be grown in most soils.

Where to Find Keysseria maviensis

Keysseria maviensis is native to the southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.

Keysseria maviensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Keysseria maviensis?

Keysseria maviensis

What is the common name of Keysseria maviensis?

Maverick Keysseria

What is the natural habitat of Keysseria maviensis?

Keysseria maviensis is found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons in Arizona and New Mexico.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-105301: Based on the initial data import
Horace Mann Junior (1844-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Mann' in the authors string.
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.