Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
scabra
ID:
129203

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) W.A.Weber

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 85(1): 21 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128532



Common Names

  • Scabrethia scabra
  • Rough Scabrethia
  • Rough-stemmed Scabrethia


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Synonyms

  • Wyethia scabra scabra [unknown]

Description

Scabrethia scabra (also called Rough Scabrethia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in open areas, roadsides, and disturbed areas, and has a height of up to 60 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow and white.

Uses & Benefits

Scabrethia scabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scabrethia scabra sub. attenuata (W.A.Weber) W.A.Weber
Scabrethia scabra sub. canescens (W.A.Weber) W.A.Weber
Scabrethia scabra sub. scabra

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scabrethia scabra has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a yellow central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scabrethia scabra is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in the spring or summer and should be planted about 1/4 inch deep and spaced about 8 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Division can also be done in the spring or summer. The clumps should be divided and replanted in the garden.

Where to Find Scabrethia scabra

Scabrethia scabra can be found in dry, sandy soils in the eastern United States.

Scabrethia scabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scabrethia scabra?

Scabrethia scabra

What are the common names of Scabrethia scabra?

Scabrous Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Scabrethia scabra?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Scabrethia genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-89509: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
William Alfred Weber (1918-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Weber' in the authors string.