Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
42241

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 2(10): 177 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041570



Common Names

  • Agoseris aurantiaca
  • Aurantiaca Agoseris
  • Agoseris


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Synonyms

  • Agoseris gracilens (A.Gray) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Agoseris nana Rydb. [unknown]
  • Agoseris prionophylla Greene [unknown]
  • Macrorhynchus aurantiacus Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Agoseris lackschewitzii Douglass M.Hend. & R.K.Moseley [unknown]
  • Troximon aurantiacum Hook. [unknown]
  • Microrhynchus purpureus A.Gray [unknown]
  • Agoseris subalpina G.N.Jones [unknown]
  • Agoseris gracilens gracilens [unknown]
  • Agoseris gracilenta gracilenta [unknown]
  • Agoseris aurantiaca aurantiaca [unknown]
  • Agoseris vulcanica Greene [unknown]
  • Agoseris gracilens gracilens [unknown]
  • Troximon gracilens gracilens [unknown]
  • Agoseris purpurea purpurea [unknown]
  • Agoseris gracilens (A.Gray) Greene [unknown]
  • Agoseris arachnoidea Rydb. [unknown]
  • Agoseris humilis Rydb. [unknown]
  • Stylopappus pumilus D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Troximon aurantiacum aurantiacum [unknown]
  • Agoseris naskapensis J.Rousseau & Raymond [unknown]
  • Agoseris howellii Greene [unknown]
  • Agoseris gracilens greenei (A.Gray) S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Macrorhynchus troximoides Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Agoseris angustissima Greene [unknown]
  • Agoseris gaspensis Fernald [unknown]

Description

Agoseris aurantiaca (also called Orange agoseris, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m in height. It is found in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Agoseris aurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Agoseris aurantiaca var. purpurea (A.Gray) Cronquist

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agoseris aurantiaca is a yellow composite flower head. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agoseris aurantiaca is a perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Agoseris aurantiaca

Agoseris aurantiaca is native to western North America, where it can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Agoseris aurantiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agoseris aurantiaca?

Agoseris aurantiaca

What is the common name of Agoseris aurantiaca?

Orange agoseris

What is the natural habitat of Agoseris aurantiaca?

Agoseris aurantiaca is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California.

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-140203: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.