Status:
valid
Authors:
Bartlett
Source:
gcc
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 44(no. 21): 636 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119324
Common Names
- Parthenium Lozanianum
- Lozanian Parthenium
- Mexican Parthenium
Description
Parthenium lozanianum (also called Lozania, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and open fields, and has small white flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Parthenium lozanianum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its ability to help with soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Parthenium lozanianum is a yellow daisy-like flower, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parthenium lozanianum is a perennial herb that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation can be done by division or by seed.
Where to Find Parthenium lozanianum
Parthenium lozanianum can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Parthenium lozanianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parthenium lozanianum?
Parthenium lozanianum
What is the common name of Parthenium lozanianum?
Lozanian Parthenium
What is the natural habitat of Parthenium lozanianum?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico
Species in the Parthenium genus
Parthenium confertum,
Parthenium lloydii,
Parthenium alpinum,
Parthenium incanum,
Parthenium tomentosum,
Parthenium schottii,
Parthenium cineraceum,
Parthenium ligulatum,
Parthenium fruticosum,
Parthenium schottii,
Parthenium glomeratum,
Parthenium tetraneuris,
Parthenium densipilum,
Parthenium hysterophorus,
Parthenium arctium,
Parthenium rollinsianum,
Parthenium bipinnatifidum,
Parthenium argentatum,
Parthenium lozanianum,
Parthenium integrifolium,
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,