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
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.
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 Westoniella genus
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,