Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. 2: 908. 1753 [1 May 1753]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046514
Common Names
- Lance-leaved Coreopsis
- Lanceleaf Tickseed
- Tickseed Sunflower
Synonyms
- Chrysomelea lanceolata (L.) Tausch [unknown]
- Coreopsis oblongifolia Nutt. [unknown]
- Leachia lanceolata Cass. [unknown]
- Coreopsis heterogyna Fernald [unknown]
- Coreopsoides lanceolata Moench [unknown]
- Coreopsis crassifolia Aiton [unknown]
- Coreopsis lanceolata villosa Michx. [unknown]
- Leachia crassifolia Cass. [unknown]
- Coreopsis lanceolata glabella Michx. [unknown]
- Coreopsis lanceolata pumila Moldenke [unknown]
- Leachia trifoliata Cass. [unknown]
- Coreopsis crassifolia Dryand. [unknown]
Description
Coreopsis lanceolata (also called Lanceleaf Coreopsis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It grows in dry, sandy soils and has an upright habit with lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Coreopsis lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The plant is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin and respiratory conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coreopsis lanceolata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coreopsis lanceolata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It is best to space the plants 18-24 inches apart.
Where to Find Coreopsis lanceolata
Coreopsis lanceolata is native to North America and can be found in dry, sandy areas in the United States and Canada.
Coreopsis lanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coreopsis lanceolata?
Coreopsis lanceolata
What type of plant is Coreopsis lanceolata?
Coreopsis lanceolata is an annual flower
Where is Coreopsis lanceolata found?
Coreopsis lanceolata is found in North America
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,