Status:
valid
Authors:
Rydb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 34(4): 298 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059889
Common Names
- Tonduz's Sinclairia
- Tonduzii Sinclairia
- Sinclairia Tonduzii
Description
Sinclairia tonduzii (also called Tonduz's Sinclairia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy, and rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Sinclairia tonduzii is used as an ornamental plant and also as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sinclairia tonduzii is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a single yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sinclairia tonduzii is a perennial herb that is native to Central America. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize lightly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Sinclairia tonduzii
Sinclairia tonduzii can be found in the highlands of Central America.
Sinclairia tonduzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sinclairia tonduzii?
Sinclairia tonduzii
What is the common name of Sinclairia tonduzii?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Sinclairia tonduzii?
Dry forests
Species in the Sinclairia genus
Sinclairia hintoniorum,
Sinclairia gentryi,
Sinclairia andrieuxii,
Sinclairia platylepis,
Sinclairia ismaelis,
Sinclairia klattii,
Sinclairia sericolepis,
Sinclairia polyantha,
Sinclairia caducifolia,
Sinclairia hypochlora,
Sinclairia cervina,
Sinclairia angustissima,
Sinclairia broomeae,
Sinclairia adenotricha,
Sinclairia pringlei,
Sinclairia andromachioides,
Sinclairia palmeri,
Sinclairia tajumulcensis,
Sinclairia tonduzii,
Sinclairia liebmannii,
Sinclairia deppeana,
Sinclairia dimidia,
Sinclairia vagans,
Sinclairia glabra,
Sinclairia similis,
Sinclairia manriquei,
Sinclairia discolor,
Sinclairia andromachioides,
Sinclairia moorei,
Sinclairia liebmannii,
Sinclairia broomeae,
Sinclairia deamii,
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,