Status:
valid
Authors:
(Canne) B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 65: 495 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036324
Common Names
- Elata Sabazia
- Sabazia Elata
- Sabazia Elat
Synonyms
- Galinsoga elata Canne [unknown]
Description
Sabazia elata (also called Elate Sabazia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to California and Baja California. It has a thin, erect stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height, and its leaves are linear and have a grayish-green color. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and coastal sage scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Sabazia elata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers and as a medicinal plant for its essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sabazia elata has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a long, narrow stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sabazia elata is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows to a height of 30-60 cm. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division in spring.
Where to Find Sabazia elata
Sabazia elata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including the Iberian Peninsula, France, Italy, and Greece.
Sabazia elata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sabazia elata?
Sabazia elata
What is the habitat of Sabazia elata?
Sabazia elata is found in dry, open areas in California, USA.
What is the flowering period of Sabazia elata?
Sabazia elata flowers from April to July.
Species in the Sabazia genus
Sabazia durangensis,
Sabazia leavenworthii,
Sabazia mullerae,
Sabazia lapsensis,
Sabazia glandulosa,
Sabazia purpusii,
Sabazia elata,
Sabazia trianae,
Sabazia pinetorum,
Sabazia macdonaldii,
Sabazia sarmentosa,
Sabazia densa,
Sabazia multiradiata,
Sabazia acoma,
Sabazia microspermoides,
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,