Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lozanianum
ID:
119995

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


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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.

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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 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,