Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 3(5): 106 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122887
Common Names
- Zinnia anomala
- Wild Zinnia
- Prairie Zinnia
Description
Zinnia anomala (also called Zinnia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central and South America. It has small, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Zinnia anomala is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a cut flower and is known for its bright colors and long-lasting blooms.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zinnia anomala is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a dark center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with multiple leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zinnia anomala is a perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils and prefers full sun. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Zinnia anomala
Zinnia anomala can be found in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Guatemala.
Zinnia anomala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zinnia anomala?
Zinnia anomala
What is the common name of Zinnia anomala?
Anomalous zinnia
What is the habitat of Zinnia anomala?
It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Zinnia genus
Zinnia venusta,
Zinnia bicolor,
Zinnia oligantha,
Zinnia leucoglossa,
Zinnia grandiflora,
Zinnia peruviana,
Zinnia zinnioides,
Zinnia haageana,
Zinnia elegans,
Zinnia microglossa,
Zinnia angustifolia,
Zinnia americana,
Zinnia juniperifolia,
Zinnia purpusii,
Zinnia acerosa,
Zinnia flavicoma,
Zinnia zamudiana,
Zinnia elegans,
Zinnia anomala,
Zinnia maritima,
Zinnia pauciflora,
Zinnia citrea,
Zinnia tenuis,
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,