Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
incompta
ID:
82791

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 21: 280 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082120



Common Names

  • Incomplete Daisy
  • Incompleted Decachaeta
  • Decachaeta Incompta


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium incomptum DC. [unknown]

Description

Decachaeta incompta (also called rough tarweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and disturbed sites. It has small, yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Decachaeta incompta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Decachaeta incompta flower is a yellow-green flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, three-lobed achene. The seedlings are small, with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Decachaeta incompta is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Decachaeta incompta

Decachaeta incompta can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.

Decachaeta incompta FAQ

What are the common names of Decachaeta incompta?

Common names of Decachaeta incompta include rough daisy and rough everlasting.

What is the optimal soil type for Decachaeta incompta?

Decachaeta incompta prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 6.5 to 8.0.

What is the optimal temperature for Decachaeta incompta?

Decachaeta incompta prefers temperatures between 10-25°C (50-77°F).

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-38647: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.