Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guerreroana
ID:
46306

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.B.Jones) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 87(2): 82 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045635



Common Names

  • Leiboldia guerreroana
  • Guerrero's Leiboldia
  • Giant Sunflower


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Description

Leiboldia guerreroana (also called Guerrero Leiboldia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It grows in sunny, rocky places and can reach up to 50 cm in height.

Uses & Benefits

Leiboldia guerreroana is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leiboldia guerreroana has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, with a black or dark brown color. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are slightly hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leiboldia guerreroana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Leiboldia guerreroana

Leiboldia guerreroana is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Leiboldia guerreroana FAQ

What are the common names of Leiboldia guerreroana?

Leiboldia guerreroana is commonly known as Guerrero leiboldia.

What is the native range of Leiboldia guerreroana?

Leiboldia guerreroana is native to Mexico.

What is the growth habit of Leiboldia guerreroana?

Leiboldia guerreroana is a low-growing, perennial herb.

Species in the Leiboldia 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,

References

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Samuel Boscom Jones (1933-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.B.Jones' in the authors string.