Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benziorum
ID:
1319370

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Turner) E.E.Schill. & Panero

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 62(4): 317 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331824



Common Names

  • Simsia benziorum
  • Benziorum Simsia
  • Benziorum Simsia Plant


Searching for Simsia benziorum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Simsia benziorum (also called Benzio's simsia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Simsia benziorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Simsia benziorum is a yellow daisy-like flower head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a fluffy white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of hairy leaves.

Searching for Simsia benziorum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Simsia benziorum is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in the high Andes of Colombia and Venezuela. It is a slow-growing species and can take up to 10 years to reach maturity. Propagation is usually done by seed or by division of the root system. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, sunny location. Division of the root system should be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be spaced about 1 foot apart and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Simsia benziorum

Simsia benziorum is native to the Middle East and can be found in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt.

Simsia benziorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Simsia benziorum?

Simsia benziorum

What are the common names of Simsia benziorum?

Benziorum, Benziora

Where does Simsia benziorum grow?

Pakistan

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

Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
Edward E. Schilling (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.E.Schill.' in the authors string.