Status:
valid
Authors:
(McVaugh & Lask.) D.L.Schulz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
in Haussknechtia, Mitt. Thüring. Bot. Ges. 4: 33 (1988):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001009
Common Names
- Zandera
- Blakei
- Blake's Sunflower
Synonyms
- Trigonospermum blakei McVaugh & Lask. [unknown]
Description
Zandera blakei (also called Blake's zandera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a rosette of leaves with a single flower head. The leaves are lanceolate and have a white midrib. The flowers are yellow and have a single pistil. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Zandera blakei is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zandera blakei is a yellow-green color and has a single head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zandera blakei is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.
Where to Find Zandera blakei
Zandera blakei is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is most commonly found in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.
Zandera blakei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zandera blakei?
Zandera blakei
What is the common name of Zandera blakei?
Blake's zandera
What is the natural habitat of Zandera blakei?
Zandera blakei is native to the southeastern United States.
What is the growth habit of Zandera blakei?
Zandera blakei is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall.
What is the flowering season of Zandera blakei?
Zandera blakei flowers from late spring to early summer.
Species in the Zandera 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,