Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
davilae
ID:
129443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Panero & Villaseñor

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 19: 191 (1993).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128772



Common Names

  • Davila's Viguiera
  • Davila Viguiera
  • Viguiera Davilae


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Description

Viguiera davilae (also called Davilae Sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small yellow flowers and grows in moist, open areas. It is found in the Andes Mountains and other mountainous regions of the continent.

Uses & Benefits

Viguiera davilae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viguiera davilae has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viguiera davilae is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 30 cm in height. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn, with the clumps being divided into smaller sections and replanted.

Where to Find Viguiera davilae

Viguiera davilae is native to South America. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Viguiera davilae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viguiera davilae?

Viguiera davilae

What is the common name of Viguiera davilae?

Davila's Sunflower

What type of plant is Viguiera davilae?

Asteraceae

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-89737: Based on the initial data import
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
José Luis Villaseñor (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Villaseñor' in the authors string.