Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ruthii
ID:
26680

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Small) Small

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Man. S.E. Fl. [Small] 1341. 1933 [30 Nov 1933]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026009



Common Names

  • Ruth's Pityopsis
  • Ruth's Goldenaster
  • Pityopsis Ruthii


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Description

Pityopsis ruthii (also called Ruth's Pityopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is typically found in dry, open areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Pityopsis ruthii is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, Asteraceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it is found in wetland habitats. It has been used for landscaping and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pityopsis ruthii has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pityopsis ruthii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be cultivated in a wide range of soils, but it does best in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame in the fall and then transplant the seedlings in the spring.

Where to Find Pityopsis ruthii

Pityopsis ruthii is native to the southeastern United States, including Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.

Pityopsis ruthii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pityopsis ruthii?

Pityopsis ruthii

What is the common name of Pityopsis ruthii?

Ruth's Golden Aster

What is the natural habitat of Pityopsis ruthii?

Dry, sandy, open woods, clearings, and roadsides

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