Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bahiensis
ID:
69166

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 38: 101 (-102), fig (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068495

Common Names

  • Scherya bahiensis
  • Bahia Ironweed
  • Bahia Scherya

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Description

Scherya bahiensis (also called Bahia Scherya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to Brazil and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Scherya bahiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It also has medicinal properties, such as being used to treat fever and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scherya bahiensis is a white-yellow color, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin, with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scherya bahiensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is also drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Once established, it needs little maintenance.

Where to Find Scherya bahiensis

Scherya bahiensis can be found in Brazil.

Scherya bahiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scherya bahiensis?

Scherya bahiensis

What is the common name of Scherya bahiensis?

Bahiensis Scherya

What is the natural habitat of Scherya bahiensis?

It is native to dry, rocky slopes in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Species in the Scherya 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-25345: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.