Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
dimidia
ID:
64224

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) H.Rob. & Brettell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 28: 61 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063553



Common Names

  • Dimidiate Sinclairia
  • Dimidiate
  • Sinclairia


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Synonyms

  • Liabum dimidium S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Sinclairia dimidia (also called Dimidiate Sinclairia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and linear leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sinclairia dimidia can be used as a ground cover in gardens and can be used to attract beneficial insects. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sinclairia dimidia is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, round capsule containing several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinclairia dimidia is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It can also be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Sinclairia dimidia

Sinclairia dimidia can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Sinclairia dimidia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinclairia dimidia?

Sinclairia dimidia

What is the common name of Sinclairia dimidia?

Half-flower Sinclairia

What type of plant is Sinclairia dimidia?

Sinclairia dimidia is an herb.

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-2052: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Robert D. Brettell (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brettell' in the authors string.
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.