Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.D.Keck) B.G.Baldwin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Novon 9(4): 469 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014573
Common Names
- Deinandra Pallida
- Pale Deinandra
- Pale Tidytips
Synonyms
- Hemizonia pallida D.D.Keck [unknown]
Description
Deinandra pallida (also called Pale Tarweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to California, and is found in dry, open habitats. It is an annual herb, growing to a height of 0.2–0.5 m (0 ft 8 in–1 ft 8 in). The leaves are alternate, simple, and lanceolate. The flower heads are 0.5–1 cm (0.20–0.39 in) in diameter, and are surrounded by spiny bracts.
Uses & Benefits
Deinandra pallida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deinandra pallida has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deinandra pallida is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in spring or early summer. For division, divide the clumps in late spring or early summer and replant them in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Deinandra pallida
Deinandra pallida can be found in the coastal scrub and chaparral of California.
Deinandra pallida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deinandra pallida?
Deinandra pallida
What is the family of Deinandra pallida?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Deinandra pallida?
No common name
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,