Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flava
ID:
86345

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 54: 47. 1918 [18 Jun 1918]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085674



Common Names

  • Viguiera flava
  • Yellow Viguiera
  • Golden Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Viguiera flava flava [unknown]

Description

Viguiera flava (also called Yellow Viguiera, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Viguiera flava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viguiera flava is a yellow daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viguiera flava is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It prefers moist soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division can be done in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Viguiera flava

Viguiera flava is native to Mexico.

Viguiera flava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viguiera flava?

Viguiera flava

What is the family of Viguiera flava?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Viguiera flava?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-42076: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.