Viguiera hypochlora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypochlora
ID:
78862
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.F.Blake) S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 54: 57. 1918 [18 Jun 1918]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078191
Common Names
- Viguiera Star
- Golden Daisy
- Star of Texas
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viguiera hypochlora (also called Yellow-eyed daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody base and grows up to 1 meter tall. It has yellow flowers with a white center and grows in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Viguiera hypochlora is used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory problems, as a diuretic and to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viguiera hypochlora is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings are short, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viguiera hypochlora is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it every 2-3 months.
Where to Find Viguiera hypochlora
Viguiera hypochlora is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.
Viguiera hypochlora FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Viguiera hypochlora?
Viguiera hypochlora is native to South America.
What is the growth habit of Viguiera hypochlora?
Viguiera hypochlora is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 m tall.
What is the flower color of Viguiera hypochlora?
The flowers of Viguiera hypochlora are yellow in color.
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-3479: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.