Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
127049

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rusby) K.F.Parker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 9: 207 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126378

Common Names

  • Robust Hymenoxys
  • Hymenoxys grandiflora
  • Bighead Hymenoxys

Searching for Hymenoxys robusta? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Cephalophora robusta Rusby [unknown]

Description

Hymenoxys robusta (also called Robust Hymenoxys, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It grows in dry, open areas such as sagebrush steppe and desert scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenoxys robusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenoxys robusta is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

Searching for Hymenoxys robusta? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenoxys robusta is an evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Hymenoxys robusta

Hymenoxys robusta can be found in the Rocky Mountains of the western United States, including Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana.

Hymenoxys robusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenoxys robusta?

Hymenoxys robusta

What type of plant is Hymenoxys robusta?

Herb

Where is Hymenoxys robusta found?

Western North America

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-87410: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Kittie Fenley Parker (1910-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.F.Parker' in the authors string.