Heterotheca (pumila)
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Alexandra Seglias Seed Conservation Research Associate Denver Botanic Gardens Denver, Colorado alexandra.seglias@botanicgardens.org www.botanicgardens.org |
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| Family Scientific Name: | Asteraceae | ||
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| Scientific Name: | Heterotheca pumila (Greene) Semple | ||
| Common Name: | alpine false goldenaster | ||
| General Distribution: | The Rocky Mountains of southern Wyoming through Colorado to northern New Mexico. Most populations are found within Colorado. | ||
| Known Invasiveness: | None | ||
| Propagation Method: | Seed | ||
| Propagule Collection: | Seeds were collected from the central Mountains of Colorado in 2018 | ||
| Pre-Planting Treatments: | No pre-treatment needed | ||
| Growing Area Preparation/ Annual Practices for Perennial Crops: |
Seeds germinate readily in incubators set at 15/6C or 20/10C (day/night), but many conditions could work. Species is non-dormant and just needs moisture. | ||
Citation:
2022. Propagation protocol for production of Heterotheca pumila (Greene) Semple Denver Botanic Gardens Denver, Colorado. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2025/04/21). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.
