Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferreyrae
ID:
127782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sagást. & Sánchez Vega

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. La Lib. 15(1): 26 (—28, fig. 2) (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127111



Common Names

  • Ferreyra's Coreopsis
  • Ferreyra's Tickseed
  • Ferreyra's Calliopsis


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Description

Coreopsis ferreyrae (also called Ferreyra’s Tickseed, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has a bushy habit and produces yellow daisy-like flowers. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Coreopsis ferreyrae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coreopsis ferreyrae has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coreopsis ferreyrae is a perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in early spring. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the stems in late spring and root them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location.

Where to Find Coreopsis ferreyrae

Coreopsis ferreyrae is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, deserts, and scrublands.

Coreopsis ferreyrae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coreopsis ferreyrae?

Coreopsis ferreyrae

What is the common name of Coreopsis ferreyrae?

Ferreyra's coreopsis

What is the growth habit of Coreopsis ferreyrae?

It is an annual herb

Species in the Coreopsis genus

Coreopsis irmscheriana, Coreopsis mollicula, Coreopsis venusta, Coreopsis cajamarcana, Coreopsis buchii, Coreopsis gigantea, Coreopsis teotepecensis, Coreopsis breviligulata, Coreopsis pubescens, Coreopsis guanajuatensis, Coreopsis aurea, Coreopsis gladiata, Coreopsis imbricata, Coreopsis rosea, Coreopsis integra, Coreopsis delphiniifolia, Coreopsis poloe, Coreopsis latifolia, Coreopsis wrightii, Coreopsis nudata, Coreopsis seniflora, Coreopsis auriculata, Coreopsis atkinsiana, Coreopsis paludosa, Coreopsis pringlei, Coreopsis hamiltonii, Coreopsis stillmanii, Coreopsis oaxacensis, Coreopsis nodosa, Coreopsis nuecensis, Coreopsis connata, Coreopsis pervelutina, Coreopsis suaveolens, Coreopsis lopez-mirandae, Coreopsis celendinensis, Coreopsis multifida, Coreopsis notha, Coreopsis palmata, Coreopsis douglasii, Coreopsis spectabilis, Coreopsis lanceolata, Coreopsis polyactis, Coreopsis maritima, Coreopsis davilae, Coreopsis rhyacophila, Coreopsis capillacea, Coreopsis canescentifolia, Coreopsis senaria, Coreopsis fasciculata, Coreopsis tinctoria,

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-88121: Based on the initial data import
Abundio Sagástegui Alva (1932-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sagást.' in the authors string.
Isidoro Sánchez Vega (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sánchez Vega' in the authors string.