Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
fremontii
ID:
115160

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Rep. U.S. Mex. Bound. : 101 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114489

Common Names

  • Calycadenia fremontii
  • Fremont's Wreathplant
  • California Wreathplant

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Synonyms

  • Calycadenia ciliosa ciliosa [unknown]
  • Calycadenia elegans Greene [unknown]
  • Calycadenia ciliosa Greene [unknown]
  • Calycadenia pauciflora elegans (Greene) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Hemizonia fremontii A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Calycadenia fremontii (also called Fremont's Calycadenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and papery bracts. It is native to the western United States and is found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Calycadenia fremontii is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calycadenia fremontii is small, yellow, and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycadenia fremontii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the current season's growth and planting them in a moist, well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Calycadenia fremontii

Calycadenia fremontii is native to the western United States and can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Calycadenia fremontii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calycadenia fremontii?

Calycadenia fremontii

What is the common name of Calycadenia fremontii?

Fremont's Calycadenia

What is the natural habitat of Calycadenia fremontii?

It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, often in open woodlands

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-75982: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.