Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
revoluta
ID:
127989

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meyen) S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 54: 121. 1918 [18 Jun 1918]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127318



Common Names

  • Viguiera Revoluta
  • Curly-Leafed Viguiera
  • Curled-Leaf Viguiera


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Description

Viguiera revoluta (also called Yellow-flowered Viguiera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and is found in dry, open areas. It has yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Viguiera revoluta has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viguiera revoluta is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are thin, green and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viguiera revoluta is a perennial shrub that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little water.

Where to Find Viguiera revoluta

Viguiera revoluta is native to South America and can be found in open grasslands and woodlands.

Viguiera revoluta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viguiera revoluta?

Viguiera revoluta

What is the common name of Viguiera revoluta?

Desert Sunflower

What is the natural habitat of Viguiera revoluta?

Deserts and dry scrublands

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-88323: Based on the initial data import
Franz Meyen (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meyen' in the authors string.
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.