Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 2: 180 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044527
Common Names
- Coreopsis palmata
- Prairie Coreopsis
- Tickseed
Synonyms
- Calliopsis palmata Spreng. [unknown]
- Coreopsis praecox Fresen. [unknown]
- Coreopsis pauciflora Lehm. [unknown]
Description
Coreopsis palmata (also called Palmleaf coreopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Coreopsis palmata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coreopsis palmata is yellow, with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coreopsis palmata is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division of the clumps.
Where to Find Coreopsis palmata
Coreopsis palmata can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.
Coreopsis palmata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coreopsis palmata?
Coreopsis palmata
What is the common name of Coreopsis palmata?
Palmleaf Coreopsis
What is the natural habitat of Coreopsis palmata?
Dry grasslands and scrub
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,