Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
goebelii
ID:
130891

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klatt) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 36(3): 208 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130220



Common Names

  • Viguiera goebelii
  • Goebel's Viguiera
  • Goebel's Sunflower


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Synonyms

  • Gymnolomia goebelii Klatt in K.I.Goebel [unknown]
  • Hymenostephium goebellii (Klatt) H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Hymenostephium goebelii S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Viguiera goebelii (also called Goebel's Viguiera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It grows in dry and rocky soils, as well as in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Viguiera goebelii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viguiera goebelii has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viguiera goebelii is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Provide bright, indirect sunlight. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. Division is best done in early spring or late fall. Dig up the plant and divide the root ball into smaller sections. Plant the sections in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist.

Where to Find Viguiera goebelii

Viguiera goebelii is native to Mexico. It can be found in the tropical rainforest regions of the country.

Viguiera goebelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viguiera goebelii?

Viguiera goebelii

What is the common name of Viguiera goebelii?

Goebel's Viguiera

What is the natural habitat of Viguiera goebelii?

It is found in dry areas of Mexico and Central America.

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-91123: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.