Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brownii
ID:
125115

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.M.Powell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 65(2): 611 (-613; fig.) (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124444

Common Names

  • Brown's Flaveria
  • Yellowtop
  • Stinking Weed

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Description

Flaveria brownii (also called Brown's flaveria, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and produces yellow flowers. It is found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Flaveria brownii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Flaveria brownii is a yellow daisy-like flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flaveria brownii is an annual that grows in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed. It is a low maintenance plant and requires little pruning.

Where to Find Flaveria brownii

Flaveria brownii can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Arizona.

Flaveria brownii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Flaveria brownii?

Flaveria brownii

What is the common name of Flaveria brownii?

Brown's Flaveria

What is the natural habitat of Flaveria brownii?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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-85544: Based on the initial data import
Albert Michael Powell (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Powell' in the authors string.