Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pleniradiata
ID:
128628

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv. & A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , ser. 2, 4(1): 105 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127957



Common Names

  • Desert Marigold
  • Baileya Pleniradiata
  • Desert Baileya


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Synonyms

  • Baileya nervosa M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Baileya perennis Rydb. [unknown]
  • Baileya pleniradiata pleniradiata [unknown]
  • Baileya multiradiata pleniradiata (A.Gray) Coville [unknown]
  • Baileya multiradiata perennis (A.Nelson) Kittell in Tidestr. & Kittell [unknown]
  • Baileya pleniradiata perennis A.Nelson [unknown]

Description

Baileya pleniradiata (also called Desert Marigold, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the southwestern United States. It grows in dry, sandy areas and along roadsides. It has silvery-green foliage and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Baileya pleniradiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baileya pleniradiata is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and round-shaped. The seedlings are green and have a lanceolate shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baileya pleniradiata is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but the seedlings are slow to establish. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Baileya pleniradiata

Baileya pleniradiata can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Baileya pleniradiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baileya pleniradiata?

Baileya pleniradiata

What is the common name of Baileya pleniradiata?

Pleniradiated Baileya

What is the natural habitat of Baileya pleniradiata?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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-88949: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.