Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 58: 228 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092016
Common Names
- Delgado's Zaluzania
- Delgado's Plume Thistle
- Delgado's Thistle
Description
Zaluzania delgadoana (also called Delgado's Zaluzania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a small shrub, reaching up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala, and is found in the tropical and subtropical moist montane forests of these regions.
Uses & Benefits
Zaluzania delgadoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food for animals and birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zaluzania delgadoana is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black nut. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zaluzania delgadoana is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by division and cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can tolerate some drought but will need supplemental water during dry periods. It can be grown in a variety of soil types but prefers well-drained soils. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Zaluzania delgadoana
Zaluzania delgadoana is found in the mountains of Central Asia, including the Caucasus, the Pamir-Alai, and the Tian Shan.
Zaluzania delgadoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zaluzania delgadoana?
Zaluzania delgadoana
What is the family of Zaluzania delgadoana?
Asteraceae
Where is Zaluzania delgadoana native to?
Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran
Species in the Zaluzania genus
Zaluzania montagnifolia,
Zaluzania grayana,
Zaluzania parthenioides,
Zaluzania subcordata,
Zaluzania delgadoana,
Zaluzania discoidea,
Zaluzania triloba,
Zaluzania mollissima,
Zaluzania pringlei,
Zaluzania megacephala,
Zaluzania augusta,
Zaluzania durangensis,
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,