Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. , ser. 3, 50: 141 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089800
Common Names
- Scalesia baurii
- Baur's Scalesia
- Baur's Tree Aster
Synonyms
- Scalesia baurii baurii [unknown]
- Scalesia hopkinsii B.L.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Scalesia baurii (also called Baur's Scalesia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Galapagos Islands and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Scalesia baurii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scalesia baurii has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scalesia baurii is a hardy perennial that is native to the Galapagos Islands. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and will tolerate some light frost. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps.
Where to Find Scalesia baurii
Scalesia baurii is native to the Galapagos Islands. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and cliffs. It is also found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and agricultural fields.
Scalesia baurii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scalesia baurii?
Scalesia baurii
What type of plant is Scalesia baurii?
Tree
Where is Scalesia baurii found?
Galapagos Islands
Species in the Scalesia genus
Scalesia pedunculata,
Scalesia cordata,
Scalesia villosa,
Scalesia divisa,
Scalesia microcephala,
Scalesia baurii,
Scalesia crockeri,
Scalesia aspera,
Scalesia affinis,
Scalesia helleri,
Scalesia incisa,
Scalesia atractyloides,
Scalesia stewartii,
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,