Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guanajuatensis
ID:
11124

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 27, fig.1 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010453



Common Names

  • Guanajuatensis
  • Coreopsis Guanajuatensis
  • Guanajuato Coreopsis


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Description

Coreopsis guanajuatensis (also called Mexican tickseed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a single stem with a few branches and grows up to 1 meter in height. The leaves are lanceolate and arranged in opposite pairs. The flowers are yellow and daisy-like. It grows in dry and sandy soils in open areas, such as grasslands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Coreopsis guanajuatensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an herbal remedy for skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Coreopsis guanajuatensis flower is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and a yellow-orange outer ring of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves that are lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coreopsis guanajuatensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Coreopsis guanajuatensis

Coreopsis guanajuatensis is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, grassy areas.

Coreopsis guanajuatensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coreopsis guanajuatensis?

Coreopsis guanajuatensis

What type of plant is Coreopsis guanajuatensis?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Coreopsis guanajuatensis?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-110123: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.