Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rose) B.G.Baldwin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Novon 9(4): 468 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006775
Common Names
- Deinandra
- Greeneana
- Greene's Deinandra
Synonyms
- Hemizonia greeneana Rose [unknown]
- Hemizonia greeneana greeneana [unknown]
- Deinandra greeneana greeneana [unknown]
Description
Deinandra greeneana (also called Greene's tarweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to California. It has small, yellow flowers and grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Deinandra greeneana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, respiratory problems, and digestive issues.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Deinandra greeneana var. peninsularis (Moran) B.L.Turner
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Deinandra greeneana is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deinandra greeneana is an annual herb native to California. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Deinandra greeneana
Deinandra greeneana can be found in California, primarily in the Central Valley.
Deinandra greeneana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deinandra greeneana?
Deinandra greeneana
What is the common name of Deinandra greeneana?
Greene's Deinandra
What is the natural habitat of Deinandra greeneana?
Dry, rocky slopes in the southwestern United States
Species in the Deinandra genus
Deinandra bacigalupii,
Deinandra streetsii,
Deinandra mohavensis,
Deinandra greeneana,
Deinandra pallida,
Deinandra pentactis,
Deinandra martirensis,
Deinandra lobbii,
Deinandra minthornii,
Deinandra corymbosa,
Deinandra paniculata,
Deinandra increscens,
Deinandra floribunda,
Deinandra conjugens,
Deinandra fasciculata,
Deinandra halliana,
Deinandra frutescens,
Deinandra clementina,
Deinandra palmeri,
Deinandra arida,
Deinandra kelloggii,
Deinandra peninsularis,
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,