Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petrophiloides
ID:
99397

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 29: 388 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000098726



Common Names

  • Coreopsis
  • Tickseed
  • Golden Wave


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Synonyms

  • Coreopsis lucida Paray [unknown]

Description

Coreopsis petrophiloides (also called Petrophila Coreopsis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 foot tall. It is native to the western United States, from California to Arizona, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Coreopsis petrophiloides is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coreopsis petrophiloides has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 0.5 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coreopsis petrophiloides is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It is a low-growing plant with small, yellow daisy-like flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep them moist until germination. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and they should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Coreopsis petrophiloides

Coreopsis petrophiloides is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in high altitude grasslands and shrublands.

Coreopsis petrophiloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coreopsis petrophiloides?

Coreopsis petrophiloides

What is the common name of Coreopsis petrophiloides?

Rocky Mountain coreopsis

What type of plant is Coreopsis petrophiloides?

Perennial 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-5526: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.