Zinnia juniperifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
juniperifolia
ID:
91626
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 3(5): 105 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090955
Common Names
- Mountain Zinnia
- Juniper-leaved Zinnia
- Zinnia grandiflora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zinnia juniperifolia (also called 'Juniper-leaved Zinnia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and on coastal cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Zinnia juniperifolia is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zinnia juniperifolia is a yellow disc floret surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zinnia juniperifolia is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA zones 8-10.
Where to Find Zinnia juniperifolia
Zinnia juniperifolia is native to Mexico and Central America.
Zinnia juniperifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zinnia juniperifolia?
Zinnia juniperifolia
What is the family of Zinnia juniperifolia?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Zinnia juniperifolia?
Juniper-leaved zinnia
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-47234: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.