Damianita daisy chrysactinia mexicana flowers are very small. Gray is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus chrysactinia family compositae. Monoterpenes from chrysactinia mexicana sciencedirect. Chrysactinia mexicana this lowgrowing, compact looking shrub with masses of spring color reaches heights of two feet or more with aromatic, dark, evergreen, needlelike leaves.
Damianita, as it is commonly known, is a member of the aster family that hails from rocky alkaline regions in texas and new mexico. Damianita chrysactinia mexicana shrub plant the damianita or crysactinia mexicana is a low mounding, flowering, evergreen shrub. Pdf medicinal plants constitute the backbone of traditional medicine, which is an alternative to adder ss health issues. Damianita chrysactinia mexicana gray williamson county. Chrysactinia mexicana damianita this small, compact shrub grows to form a dense rounded mound, with needlelike green leaves and yellow daisylike flowers. Fragrant, yellow, 1 daisies cover the entire plant. It has tended to lean over at times cats after butterflies may be a factor. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Chrysactinia mexicana is an evergreen shrub, with a low and mounding growth habit. We do not sell to the general public, but you can find our plants at the retail nurseries or wholesale outlets listed above and on the resources tab. Native to western texas and mexico, damianita is a star performer in the arid.
Large image for chrysactinia mexicana damianita usda plants. Plant database lady bird johnson wildflower center. Gray is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family, native to mexico and to the southwestern united states. Chrysactinia mexicana in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Though technically classed as a shrub, damianita is thought of as a short, bushy wildflower. It does well on slopes and mixes nicely with waterwise plants such as aloes, yuccas, and even some cacti, but is also at home in flower beds and perennial borders where its compact form. This lowgrowing, compact looking shrub with masses of spring color reaches heights of two feet or more with aromatic, dark, evergreen, needlelike leaves.
Damianita chrysactinia mexicana gray williamson county chapter. Damianita daisy chrysactinia mexicana a slow growing evergreen shrub with dark green needles and yellow daisy shaped flowers blooming year round. Antidepressantlike and toxicological effects of a standardized aqueous extract of chrysactinia mexicana a. Damianita daisy chrysactinia mexicana has performed outstandingly well in my yard as a low border plant in well drained soil, full sun and a very hot location. Damianita in hot, dry climates and arizona and california. Crysactinea mexikana hardiness zones sunset 10 usda 8 11. A texas native as pretty as it is tough, damianita is often grown where other flowering perennials cant survive. This small evergreen shrub, which bears sunny yellow blossoms from april through september, also bears needlelike leaves and a pleasing round shape.
It does well on slopes and mixes nicely with waterwise plants such as aloes, yuccas, and even some cacti, but is also at home in flower beds and. Gray is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family, native to mexico and to the southwestern united states species. I pruned mine back in the spring last year and it became very dense with lots and lots of blooms. Antidepressantlike and toxicological effects of a standardized. In the spring and fall it is transformed into a vibrant, bright yellow mound of tiny daisylike flowers. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. Cut flower plants, deer resistant plants, drought tolerant plants, insect attracting plants, north american native plants, texas native plants, xeriscaping plants, woody perennials, cottage garden plants, fairy garden. Gray asteraceae and turnera diffusa willd turneraceae are employed in traditional medicine as aphrodisiacs. Very small seeds, 18 inch long, with bristles at one end that allow wind dispersal. There are several flowers on the plant that is labeled. Chrysactinia mexicana damianita mountain states wholesale. Tiny, needlelike, dark green, sweetly aromatic when crushed. Only attaining a height of 1 to 2 feet, this evergreen presents a striking dark green mass of short, narrow leaves.
A large image of chrysactinia mexicana damianita from the usda plants database. It thrives in locations with hot, reflected heat and handles cold temperatures down to 0 degrees f just as well. Pdf antidepressantlike and toxicological effects of a. The damianita or crysactinia mexicana is a low mounding, flowering, evergreen shrub. Large image for chrysactinia mexicana damianita usda. Damianita daisy chrysactinia mexicana civano nursery.
It has been found in texas, new mexico, aguascalientes, chihuahua, coahuila, durango, guanajuato, hidalgo, mexico state, nuevo leon, oaxaca, puebla, queretaro, san luis potosi, zacatecas, tamaulipas, and veracruz. It produces a beautiful bouquet of golden yellow, daisylike blossoms that appear in. Full bloom in late winter or spring, then sporadically to fall. Because of backward compatibility, an a file download dialogue box will appear questioning the user where to save the files on your computer. Essential oils are generally extracted by distillation and cold press. Yellow bloom type a growth habit view of the damianita daisy chrysactinia mexicana with portulaca growing around the base to give a size perspective. Leaves crowded on the twigs, dark green, up to 38 inch long by 1. One of its most attractive features is the sheer number of flowers. Damianita chrysactinia mexicana is a fabulous flowering ground cover. We are a wholesale nursery specializing in water efficient plants. One of its most attractive features is the sheer number of flowers that can be produced at one time. Plant database entry for damianita chrysactinia mexicana with 11 images and 14 data details. Native to western texas and mexico, damianita is a star performer in the arid southwest.
Gray asteraceae, false damiana, in a model of male sexual behavior r. Leaves crowded on the twigs, dark green, up to 38 inch long by 116 inch or less wide, covered with green to black. The aim of this study was to determine whether an aqueous extract of c. They are used in hair care, body care, facial care, massage oil, cosmetics, soaps and other products. Damianita is a low, spreading shrub that grows 12 feet tall and wide. Chrysactinia species, damianita daisy chrysactinia mexicana.
Research article prosexual effect of chrysactinia mexicana. It has a slow to moderate growth rate, taking two or three seasons to reach full size. Pdf antidepressantlike and toxicological effects of a standardized. Flower color is yellowgold and blooms in fall, spring, summer. Find articles, plant database, and container recipes. Damianita chrysactinia mexicana shrub arizona living landscape. Learn about chrysactinia mexicana damianita perennial.
Analysis of odorants in marking fluid of siberian tiger panthera tigris altaica using simultaneous sensory and chemical analysis with headspace solidphase microextraction and multidimensional gas chromatographymass spectrometryolfactometry. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. It produces a beautiful bouquet of golden yellow, daisylike blossoms that appear in springtime and then intermittently into the fall. Dark green, semievergreen aromatic leaves are the feature most prized, along with the tiny yellow daisylike flowers that bloom spring to fall. Its tiny leaves have a sweetsmelling aroma when crushed. In spring and again in fall, masses of bright yellow flowers cover this lowgrowing perennial.
The damianita had needlelike, resinous, aromatic leaves and the flowers on daisylike, yellow about 1. Tolerating considerable drought, most soil types, and extreme temperatures, this tough, evergreen shrub fits easily into a variety of garden situations. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the. Daisy damianita chrysactinia mexicana essential oils.
This shrub can grow up to two feet in height and two in. Employ it on slopes as a method of erosion control. Security for wireless communication can be accomplished in a number of ways. Plant three to five damianita together for a striking show of color. Damianita prefers full sun and lean soil and does well in heat and temperatures to zero degrees. Research article prosexual effect of chrysactinia mexicana a. Other processes include expression or solvent extraction. Introduction chrysactinia mexicana is a small shrub commonly known as falsa damiana or mariola 1 distributed in central and northern mexico 2, 3 which is used as a folk medicine for treatment of respiratory ailments and skin infections 4. Chrysactinia mexicana is another of the great but littleknown texas natives that adapts beautifully to east coast gardens.
Chrysactinia mexicana, common name damianita daisy, is a species of flowering plants in the sunflower family, native to mexico and to the southwestern united states. Gardening in tucson, phoenix, arizona and california. There are no related plants for species chrysactinia mexicana. Yeah, its work, but its less work than grass and far more interesting. Natural compounds from mexican medicinal plants as. Damianita chrysactinia mexicana shrub arizona living. The bright green, needlelike leaves create a nice contrast to the flowers that bloom much of the year. Gray asteraceae in mice article pdf available in journal of ethnopharmacology 171. Various essential oils have been used medicinally at different periods in history. Chrysactinia mexicana, common name damianita daisy, is a species of flowering plants in the. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. The record derives from tica data supplied on 20120211 which reports it as an accepted name record 2835b9b65f3641448b60696e8722fb77 with original publication details.
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