Flaveria pringlei is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as the sunflower family. It is a member of the genus Flaveria, which comprises about 20 species primarily native to the Americas.
Etymology
The specific epithet "pringlei" honors Cyrus Pringle (1850–1911), a prominent American botanist and plant collector renowned for his extensive botanical collections from Mexico and the southwestern United States.Description
Flaveria pringlei is typically an herbaceous plant, exhibiting either an annual or perennial growth habit. As with other members of the genus Flaveria, it shares characteristics common to the Asteraceae family. It generally produces small, yellow flower heads (capitula) that are often densely clustered. The leaves are typically simple, with a generally opposite arrangement along the stems. The exact morphology, including height and branching patterns, can vary depending on local environmental conditions and specific populations, but it generally conforms to the herbaceous growth form typical of Flaveria species.Distribution and Habitat
This species is native and endemic to Mexico, where it has been recorded in several states, including Hidalgo, Querétaro, and San Luis Potosí. Flaveria pringlei typically thrives in semi-arid and arid environments, often found in grasslands, open rocky areas, or dry scrublands. It is adapted to regions characterized by seasonal drought and may colonize disturbed areas within its native range.Taxonomy
Flaveria pringlei was formally described by Antoine Gandoger (Gand.) in 1919.- Kingdom: Plantae
- Clade: Tracheophytes
- Clade: Angiosperms
- Clade: Eudicots
- Clade: Asterids
- Order: Asterales
- Family: Asteraceae
- Genus: Flaveria
- Species: F. pringlei