Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
szyszylowiczii
ID:
120890

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 36(5): 489 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120219



Common Names

  • Viguiera Szyszylowiczii
  • Szyszylowiczii Viguiera
  • Viguiera szyszylowiczii


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Description

Viguiera szyszylowiczii (also called Szyszylowicz's Sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, savannas and open woodlands. It has bright green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Viguiera szyszylowiczii is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viguiera szyszylowiczii is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viguiera szyszylowiczii is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Viguiera szyszylowiczii

Viguiera szyszylowiczii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Viguiera szyszylowiczii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viguiera szyszylowiczii?

Viguiera szyszylowiczii

What is the common name of Viguiera szyszylowiczii?

Szyszylowicz's Sunflower

What is the natural habitat of Viguiera szyszylowiczii?

It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas

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,