Chaenactis parishii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parishii
ID:
23734
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xx. (1885) 299.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023063
Common Names
- Parish's Dusty Maiden
- Parish's Chaenactis
- Parish's Fleabane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chaenactis parishii (also called Parish's pincushion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chaenactis parishii is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chaenactis parishii has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped, serrated leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chaenactis parishii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced 30-45 cm apart.
Where to Find Chaenactis parishii
Chaenactis parishii is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, sandy soils in desert and chaparral habitats.
Chaenactis parishii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaenactis parishii?
Chaenactis parishii
What is the family of Chaenactis parishii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Chaenactis parishii?
Parish's Dustymaiden
Species in the Chaenactis genus
Chaenactis nevadensis, Chaenactis santolinoides, Chaenactis thompsonii, Chaenactis carphoclinia, Chaenactis fremontii, Chaenactis macrantha, Chaenactis cusickii, Chaenactis alpigena, Chaenactis glabriuscula, Chaenactis parishii, Chaenactis douglasii, Chaenactis lacera, Chaenactis stevioides, Chaenactis nevii, Chaenactis evermannii, Chaenactis xantiana, Chaenactis suffrutescens, Chaenactis artemisiifolia,
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-122292: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.