Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.M.Hall ex D.D.Keck) B.G.Baldwin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Novon 9(4): 468 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059006
Common Names
- Deinandra Increscens
- Giant Deinandra
- California Deinandra
Description
Deinandra increscens (also called Increscens Deinandra, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to North America, and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Deinandra increscens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Deinandra increscens sub. villosa (Tanowitz) B.G.Baldwin
Deinandra increscens sub. increscens
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deinandra increscens has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deinandra increscens is a perennial herb native to California. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Deinandra increscens
Deinandra increscens can be found in the coastal areas of California.
Deinandra increscens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deinandra increscens?
Deinandra increscens
What is the common name of Deinandra increscens?
Increscens Deinandra
What type of plant is Deinandra increscens?
It is an annual
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,