Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 695 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121848
Common Names
- Vilosa Calycadenia
- Vilosa Goldenbush
- Vilosa California Goldenbush
Synonyms
- Hemizonia douglasii A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Calycadenia villosa (also called Hairy Calycadenia, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to California. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Calycadenia villosa is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calycadenia villosa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calycadenia villosa is a low-growing perennial that is native to California. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Calycadenia villosa
Calycadenia villosa is native to the United States and can be found in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Calycadenia villosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calycadenia villosa?
Calycadenia villosa
What is the common name of Calycadenia villosa?
Hairy Calycadenia
What is the natural habitat of Calycadenia villosa?
Grassy and rocky slopes
Species in the Calycadenia genus
Calycadenia spicata,
Calycadenia multiglandulosa,
Calycadenia truncata,
Calycadenia oppositifolia,
Calycadenia hooveri,
Calycadenia fremontii,
Calycadenia mollis,
Calycadenia villosa,
Calycadenia pauciflora,
Calycadenia micrantha,
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,