Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suaveolens
ID:
47280

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Druce

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 4(Suppl. 2): 652 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046609



Common Names

  • Waitzia suaveolens
  • Sweet Waitzia
  • Sweetleaf Waitzia


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Synonyms

  • Leptorhynchos suaveolens Benth. [unknown]
  • Waitzia nivea Benth. [unknown]
  • Morna nivea Lindl. [unknown]
  • Waitzia odontolepis Turcz. [unknown]

Description

Waitzia suaveolens (also called Sweet Waitzia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has yellow flowers and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Waitzia suaveolens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Waitzia suaveolens has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Waitzia suaveolens is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Waitzia suaveolens

Waitzia suaveolens is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.

Waitzia suaveolens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Waitzia suaveolens?

Waitzia suaveolens

What is the common name of Waitzia suaveolens?

Sweet Waitzia

What is the natural habitat of Waitzia suaveolens?

Dry, open grasslands and woodlands

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-145074: Based on the initial data import
George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.