Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
funkiae
ID:
88918

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.A.Harriman & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 7: 229 (-231), fig (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088247



Common Names

  • Funk's Golden Aster
  • Funk's Aster
  • Funk's Golden Daisy


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Description

Viguiera funkiae (also called Funk's Viguiera, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a slender stem and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. Its leaves are narrow and lacy, and its flowers are yellow and daisy-like. It is found in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Viguiera funkiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viguiera funkiae is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viguiera funkiae can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Viguiera funkiae

Viguiera funkiae is native to the Chihuahuan Desert in the United States and Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas such as hillsides, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Viguiera funkiae FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Viguiera funkiae?

Viguiera funkiae is native to South America, where it grows in tropical forests and grasslands.

What is the size of Viguiera funkiae?

Viguiera funkiae is a small shrub, typically growing to a height of 1 to 3 feet.

What are the flowers of Viguiera funkiae like?

The flowers of Viguiera funkiae are small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center.

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

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Neil A. Harriman (1938-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.A.Harriman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:265255-2: Based on the initial data import