Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligantha
ID:
128943

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.González, M.González Elizondo & Rzed.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 53: 37 (2000).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128272



Common Names

  • Oligantha Viguiera
  • Viguiera Oligantha
  • Oligantha Golden Eye


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Description

Viguiera oligantha (also called Oligantha Sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Southwestern United States. It has an upright habit and produces yellow flowers. It grows in dry meadows, rocky slopes, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Viguiera oligantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to make herbal tea, which is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viguiera oligantha has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viguiera oligantha is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray. It should be fertilized in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Viguiera oligantha

Viguiera oligantha is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is a common plant in gardens and parks.

Viguiera oligantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viguiera oligantha?

Viguiera oligantha

What is the common name of Viguiera oligantha?

Oliganth Viguiera

What is the natural habitat of Viguiera oligantha?

Dry grassland and rocky slopes

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-89260: Based on the initial data import
Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.
María del Socorro González Elizondo (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.González' in the authors string.