Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
texana
ID:
29414

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 3(5): 123 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028743



Common Names

  • Varilla texana
  • Texas Wireweed
  • Texas Buttonweed


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Description

Varilla texana (also called Texas Varilla, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the United States and is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Varilla texana is a popular ornamental plant used in landscaping. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Varilla texana are small and yellow, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Varilla texana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and can be grown in containers. The plant can be divided in spring or early summer and should be planted in a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, moist soil and kept in a cool, shaded area until germination occurs.

Where to Find Varilla texana

Varilla texana is native to the United States and can be found in the southwestern states of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.

Varilla texana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Varilla texana?

Varilla texana

What is the common name of Varilla texana?

Texas Varilla

What type of plant is Varilla texana?

Perennial herb

Species in the Varilla 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-127775: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.