Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
wrightii
ID:
10958

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 5(6): 104 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010287



Common Names

  • Wright's Calycoseris
  • Calycoseris Wrightii
  • Wrightii Calycoseris


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Synonyms

  • Calycoseris wrightii wrightii [unknown]

Description

Calycoseris wrightii (also called Wright's Calycoseris, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Calycoseris wrightii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calycoseris wrightii has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, dark and oval-shaped. The seedlings have thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycoseris wrightii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require a warm, sunny location and regular watering.

Where to Find Calycoseris wrightii

Calycoseris wrightii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Calycoseris wrightii FAQ

What are the common names of Calycoseris wrightii?

Common names of Calycoseris wrightii include Wright's thistle, Wright's thistle, and Wright's thistle.

What is the natural habitat of Calycoseris wrightii?

Calycoseris wrightii is native to the southwestern United States, where it grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

What are the benefits of Calycoseris wrightii?

Calycoseris wrightii is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and digestive problems.

Species in the Calycoseris genus

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-109959: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.