Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 578 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000098931
Common Names
- Simsia
- Dombey's Simsia
- Dombeyana
Synonyms
- Encelia hirsuta Kuntze [unknown]
- Encelia hirsuta radiata Kuntze [unknown]
- Encelia hirsuta hirsuta [unknown]
- Simsia hirsuta S.F.Blake [unknown]
Description
Simsia dombeyana (also called Dombey's Simsia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 foot tall. It is native to the western United States, from California to Arizona, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Simsia dombeyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and also as a ground cover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Simsia dombeyana has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Simsia dombeyana is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It is a low-growing plant with small, yellow daisy-like flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep them moist until germination. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and they should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Simsia dombeyana
Simsia dombeyana is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Simsia dombeyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Simsia dombeyana?
Simsia dombeyana
What is the common name of Simsia dombeyana?
Dombey's Simsia
What is the natural habitat of Simsia dombeyana?
Dry forests and scrublands of Mexico and Central America
Species in the Simsia genus
Simsia pastoensis,
Simsia hintonii,
Simsia villasenorii,
Simsia fruticulosa,
Simsia lagasceiformis,
Simsia steyermarkii,
Simsia chaseae,
Simsia tenuis,
Simsia spooneri,
Simsia holwayi,
Simsia ghiesbreghtii,
Simsia cronquistii,
Simsia subsetosa,
Simsia santarosensis,
Simsia molinae,
Simsia sanguinea,
Simsia dombeyana,
Simsia foetida,
Simsia calva,
Simsia jamaicensis,
Simsia eurylepis,
Simsia annectens,
Simsia amplexicaulis,
Simsia sylvicola,
Simsia setosa,
Simsia bicentenarialis,
Simsia benziorum,
Simsia ovata,
Simsia rhombifolia,
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,