Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greenm.) B.L.Clark
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Sida 18: 633 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069213
Common Names
- Villasenoria orcuttii
- Orcutt's Villasenoria
- San Diego Villasenoria
Synonyms
- Telanthophora orcuttii (Greenm.) H.Rob. & Brettell [unknown]
- Senecio orcuttii Greenm. [unknown]
Description
Villasenoria orcuttii (also called Orcutt's villasenoria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to California and Baja California. It grows in coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Villasenoria orcuttii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for cut flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Villasenoria orcuttii has yellow flowers with five petals and a central disc. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are greyish-green and covered with fine hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Villasenoria orcuttii is a perennial shrub that is grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by taking cuttings from the parent plant. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a potting mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Villasenoria orcuttii
Villasenoria orcuttii is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in the wild in the deserts of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.
Villasenoria orcuttii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Villasenoria orcuttii?
Villasenoria orcuttii
What is the common name of Villasenoria orcuttii?
Orcutt's Villasenoria
What is the family of Villasenoria orcuttii?
Asteraceae
Species in the Villasenoria genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,