Coreopsis pulchra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
81527
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.E.Boynton in Small
Source:
gcc
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. 1277, 1340 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080856
Common Names
- Coreopsis pulchra
- Showy Tickseed
- Showy Coreopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coreopsis pulchra (also called Showy Tickseed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Coreopsis pulchra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Coreopsis pulchra flower has yellow petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coreopsis pulchra is a perennial herb that is native to the eastern United States. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is best done through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division should be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Coreopsis pulchra
Coreopsis pulchra is found in the southeastern United States, primarily in Florida and Georgia.
Coreopsis pulchra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coreopsis pulchra?
Coreopsis pulchra
What type of plant is Coreopsis pulchra?
It is an annual flower
Where is Coreopsis pulchra found?
It is found in the southeastern United States
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-37423: Based on the initial data import
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Frank Ellis Boynton (1859-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.E.Boynton' in the authors string.