Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicentenarialis
ID:
1319302

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rzed. & Calderón

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 93: 122 (121-125; fig. 1) (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331756



Common Names

  • Simsia bicentenarialis
  • Bicentenarialis Simsia
  • Bicentenarialis Simsia Plant


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Description

Simsia bicentenarialis (also called Bicentennial simsia, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Simsia bicentenarialis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Simsia bicentenarialis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Simsia bicentenarialis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divided plants should be planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Simsia bicentenarialis

Simsia bicentenarialis is native to South America and can be found in Venezuela.

Simsia bicentenarialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Simsia bicentenarialis?

Simsia bicentenarialis

What is the common name of Simsia bicentenarialis?

Bicentennial Simsia

Where does Simsia bicentenarialis grow?

Simsia bicentenarialis is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the Middle East

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

Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.
Graciela Calderón (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Calderón' in the authors string.