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
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.
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
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