Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cabrera) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 54: 40 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126092
Common Names
- Lopez-Miranda's Cronquistianthus
- Lopez-Miranda's False Sunflower
- Lopez-Miranda's Helianthus
Synonyms
- Eupatorium lopezmirandae Cabrera [unknown]
Description
Cronquistianthus lopez-mirandae (also called Lopez-Miranda's Cronquistianthus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of about 0.6 m. It is native to the western United States and Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy, or rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cronquistianthus lopez-mirandae has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock. It also has many benefits, such as providing habitat for wildlife, improving soil fertility, and providing a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cronquistianthus lopez-mirandae is a yellow composite flower head with yellow disc florets and yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cronquistianthus lopez-mirandae is a perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Cronquistianthus lopez-mirandae
Cronquistianthus lopez-mirandae can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico and Central America.
Cronquistianthus lopez-mirandae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cronquistianthus lopez-mirandae?
Cronquistianthus lopez-mirandae
What is the family of Cronquistianthus lopez-mirandae?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Cronquistianthus lopez-mirandae?
Lopez-Miranda's cronquistianthus
Species in the Cronquistianthus genus
Cronquistianthus leucophyllus,
Cronquistianthus urubambensis,
Cronquistianthus celendensis,
Cronquistianthus volkensii,
Cronquistianthus niveus,
Cronquistianthus rosei,
Cronquistianthus lavandulifolius,
Cronquistianthus chachapoyensis,
Cronquistianthus loxensis,
Cronquistianthus pseudoriganoides,
Cronquistianthus celendinensis,
Cronquistianthus trianae,
Cronquistianthus marrubiifolius,
Cronquistianthus bulliferus,
Cronquistianthus macbridei,
Cronquistianthus ferreyrii,
Cronquistianthus determinatus,
Cronquistianthus bishopii,
Cronquistianthus origanoides,
Cronquistianthus lopez-mirandae,
Cronquistianthus ferreyrae,
Cronquistianthus chamaedrifolius,
Cronquistianthus glomeratus,
Cronquistianthus callacatensis,
Cronquistianthus desmophyllus,
Cronquistianthus bullifer,
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,