Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Anderson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 23: 348 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037620
Common Names
- Grandibracteata Trixis
- Trixis Grandibracteata
- Grandibracteata Trixis
Description
Trixis grandibracteata (also called 'Large-bracted Trixis', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils, and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Trixis grandibracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to create a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and birds to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trixis grandibracteata is a yellow, daisy-like bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trixis grandibracteata is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.
Where to Find Trixis grandibracteata
Trixis grandibracteata is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Trixis grandibracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trixis grandibracteata?
Trixis grandibracteata
What type of plant is Trixis grandibracteata?
A shrub
What are the common names of Trixis grandibracteata?
Grandibracteata Trixis
Species in the Trixis genus
Trixis hassleri,
Trixis pallida,
Trixis megalophylla,
Trixis calcicola,
Trixis inula,
Trixis silvatica,
Trixis pringlei,
Trixis mexicana,
Trixis cacalioides,
Trixis parviflora,
Trixis lessingii,
Trixis anomala,
Trixis verbascifolia,
Trixis grandibracteata,
Trixis pterocaulis,
Trixis chiapensis,
Trixis californica,
Trixis ophiorhiza,
Trixis villosa,
Trixis verbascifolia,
Trixis glutinosa,
Trixis proustioides,
Trixis michuacana,
Trixis aggregata,
Trixis calycina,
Trixis glaziovii,
Trixis sagasteguii,
Trixis haenkei,
Trixis thyrsoidea,
Trixis nobilis,
Trixis nelsonii,
Trixis praestans,
Trixis alata,
Trixis grisebachii,
Trixis longifolia,
Trixis matisiana,
Trixis hintoniorum,
Trixis pruskii,
Trixis peruviana,
Trixis angustifolia,
Trixis churinensis,
Trixis divaricata,
Trixis spicata,
Trixis vauthieri,
Trixis hyposericea,
Trixis forzzae,
Trixis jaliscana,
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,