Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
gcc
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Zoe 5: 162 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032194
Common Names
- Purpus' Sabazia
- Purpus' Daisy
- Purpus' Fleabane
Synonyms
- Tricarpha purpusii (Brandegee) Longpre [unknown]
Description
Sabazia purpusii (also called Purpus' sabazia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves with narrow lobes and yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sabazia purpusii has been used as an herbal remedy for treating digestive issues, as a dye for fabrics, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sabazia purpusii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sabazia purpusii is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Sabazia purpusii
Sabazia purpusii is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is found in moist, shady areas in the mountains.
Sabazia purpusii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sabazia purpusii?
Sabazia purpusii
What is the natural habitat of Sabazia purpusii?
Dry, rocky hillsides
What is the flowering season of Sabazia purpusii?
Late spring to early summer
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,