Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
barqueroana
ID:
7643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 476 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006972

Common Names

  • Westoniella barqueroana
  • Barqueroana Westoniella
  • Westoniella

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Description

Westoniella barqueroana (also called Barquero's Westoniella, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Westoniella barqueroana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and other beneficial wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Westoniella barqueroana is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Westoniella barqueroana can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Place the pot in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate within 10-14 days.

Where to Find Westoniella barqueroana

Westoniella barqueroana is native to Costa Rica and can be found in the provinces of Guanacaste and Puntarenas.

Westoniella barqueroana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Westoniella barqueroana?

Westoniella barqueroana

What is the common name of Westoniella barqueroana?

Barquero's westoniella

What is the natural habitat of Westoniella barqueroana?

It is native to Costa Rica.

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-106731: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.