Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cornifolia
ID:
61274

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 54: 184. 1918 [18 Jun 1918]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060603



Common Names

  • Cornifolia Viguiera
  • Cornifolia Sunflower
  • Cornifolia Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Helianthus cornifolia Kunth [unknown]

Description

Viguiera cornifolia (also called Hornleaf Sunflower, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Mexico. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Viguiera cornifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viguiera cornifolia has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viguiera cornifolia is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Viguiera cornifolia

Viguiera cornifolia can be found in the dry regions of Mexico.

Viguiera cornifolia FAQ

What are the characteristics of Viguiera cornifolia?

Viguiera cornifolia is a perennial shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has green leaves and yellow flowers with a diameter of up to 2 cm. The leaves are lanceolate and have a toothed margin.

What is the habitat of Viguiera cornifolia?

Viguiera cornifolia is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in the southwestern United States.

What is the importance of Viguiera cornifolia?

Viguiera cornifolia is an important source of food for pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Species in the Viguiera genus

Viguiera benzorium, Viguiera dentata, Viguiera hassleriana, Viguiera mima, Viguiera orientalis, Viguiera simulans, Viguiera truxillensis, Viguiera pinnatilobata, Viguiera tepoxtlensis, Viguiera anchusaefolia, Viguiera parkinsonii, Viguiera santacatarinense, Viguiera ensifolia, Viguiera aspiliodies, Viguiera cornifolia, Viguiera spooneri, Viguiera leptodonta, Viguiera hypochlora, Viguiera reyrobinsonii, Viguiera flava, Viguiera drymonia, Viguiera funkiae, Viguiera paranensis, Viguiera latibracteata, Viguiera weberbaueri, Viguiera grammatoglossa, Viguiera szyszylowiczii, Viguiera pazensis, Viguiera corumbensis, Viguiera revoluta, Viguiera oligantha, Viguiera megapotamica, Viguiera davilae, Viguiera goebelii, Viguiera buddleiiformis, Viguiera maculata, Viguiera sultepecana, Viguiera microphylla, Viguiera paneroana, Viguiera moreliana,

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-17653: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.