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(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
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Common Names
- Buch's Spaniopappus
- Buch's Sunray
- Buch's Rayless Sunray
Description
Spaniopappus buchii (also called 'Buch's Spaniopappus', among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to South America. It is found in open grasslands, pastures, and roadsides. It has a woody stem and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. The flowers are yellow and arranged in a terminal inflorescence.
Uses & Benefits
Spaniopappus buchii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Spaniopappus buchii is small and yellow. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spaniopappus buchii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Mexico and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seedling mix.
Where to Find Spaniopappus buchii
Spaniopappus buchii can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Spaniopappus buchii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spaniopappus buchii?
Spaniopappus buchii
What is the common name of Spaniopappus buchii?
Buch's Spaniopappus
What is the natural habitat of Spaniopappus buchii?
Grassy slopes, rocky cliffs, and woodlands
Species in the Spaniopappus genus
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,