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benitoa

Scientific Name: Benitoa

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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Benitoa occidentalis

Benitoa occidentalis, commonly known as benitoa, is the sole species within the monotypic genus Benitoa.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Benitoa occidentalis (H.M. Hall) D.D. Keck
  • Genus: Benitoa D.D.Keck
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • Subfamily: Asteroideae
  • Tribe: Astereae
  • Synonym: Sometimes included in the genus Lessingia.

Distribution and Habitat

Benitoa occidentalis is native to California and is considered endemic to the region, meaning it is exclusively found there.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Benitoa occidentalis is described as an annual herb and a dicot.

Conservation Status

  • Included in the CNPS Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants.

Further Information

  • Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 36828. You can use this number to find more information in taxonomic databases.
  • Referenced in The Plant List, which includes one accepted species name for the genus Benitoa.