Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simulans
ID:
22112

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 54: 127 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021441



Common Names

  • Viguiera simulans
  • False Viguiera
  • Simulated Viguiera


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Description

Viguiera simulans (also called False Viguiera, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has yellow flowers with white centers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and can be found in grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Viguiera simulans is an ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viguiera simulans is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, brown, winged seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viguiera simulans is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Viguiera simulans

Viguiera simulans is native to the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America. It can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts, scrublands, and roadsides.

Viguiera simulans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viguiera simulans?

Viguiera simulans

What is the common name of Viguiera simulans?

Mock Viguiera

What is the habitat of Viguiera simulans?

Viguiera simulans is found in dry, rocky slopes, meadows, and open woodlands

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-120730: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.