Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pazensis
ID:
125068

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 3, n.° 3: 59 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124397



Common Names

  • Viguiera pazensis
  • Paz Viguiera
  • Paz's Sunflower


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Description

Viguiera pazensis (also called Paz viguiera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flower heads. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils, and is often found in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Viguiera pazensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its flowers can be used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viguiera pazensis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viguiera pazensis is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate.

Where to Find Viguiera pazensis

Viguiera pazensis is found in the Paz de las Yungas region of Bolivia. It is commonly found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Viguiera pazensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viguiera pazensis?

Viguiera pazensis

What is the natural habitat of Viguiera pazensis?

It is native to the highlands of Peru and Bolivia.

What is the flower color of Viguiera pazensis?

The flowers are yellow.

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-85497: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.