Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spooneri
ID:
71819

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Panero & E.E.Schill.) B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
ine

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071148



Common Names

  • Spooner's Viguiera
  • Viguiera spooneri
  • Spooner's Sunflower


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Description

Viguiera spooneri (also called Spooner's Sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Viguiera spooneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Viguiera spooneri has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viguiera spooneri is a perennial plant that is native to the southwestern United States. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings in the summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Viguiera spooneri

Viguiera spooneri is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Baja California, Chihuahua, Durango, and Sonora.

Viguiera spooneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viguiera spooneri?

Viguiera spooneri

What is the common name of Viguiera spooneri?

Spooneri Viguiera

What is the natural habitat of Viguiera spooneri?

Mountain meadows 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-27932: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
Edward E. Schilling (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.E.Schill.' in the authors string.