Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 27: 385 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016359
Description
Coreopsis integra (also called Integral Tickseed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in dry, open areas. It is an annual herb with a woody stem and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Coreopsis integra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food source and for making perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coreopsis integra is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coreopsis integra is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division. It should be planted in full sun and in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water. It should be fertilized in the spring and pruned in the fall.
Where to Find Coreopsis integra
Coreopsis integra is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Coreopsis integra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coreopsis integra?
Coreopsis integra
What type of plant is Coreopsis integra?
A perennial
What is the natural habitat of Coreopsis integra?
Dry, sandy soils
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,