Simsia villasenorii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villasenorii
ID:
18428
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.M.Spooner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 30: 41 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017757
Common Names
- Simsia villasenorii
- Villasenor's Simsia
- Villasenor's Sunflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Simsia villasenorii (also called Villasenor's Simsia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Chihuahuan Desert. It has a short stem and its leaves are lanceolate, with a length of up to 8 cm. It grows in disturbed soils, in dry and semi-arid regions.
Uses & Benefits
Simsia villasenorii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Simsia villasenorii is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Simsia villasenorii is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. It prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Simsia villasenorii
Simsia villasenorii is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Simsia villasenorii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Simsia villasenorii?
Simsia villasenorii
What type of plant is Simsia villasenorii?
A succulent shrub
Where is Simsia villasenorii found?
It is found in the deserts of Mexico
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-117181: Based on the initial data import
David M. Spooner (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Spooner' in the authors string.