Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpusii
ID:
32865

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


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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.

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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 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,

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