Zinnia elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
59165
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058494
Common Names
- Zinnia
- Common Zinnia
- Youth-and-age
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zinnia elegans (also called Zinnia elegans, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a woody stem and yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Zinnia elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zinnia elegans is yellow with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Zinnia elegans is an annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a sunny location.
Where to Find Zinnia elegans
Zinnia elegans can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Zinnia elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zinnia elegans?
Zinnia elegans
What is the common name of Zinnia elegans?
Common Zinnia
What is the natural habitat of Zinnia elegans?
It is native to Mexico and Central America.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-157211: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.