Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
135929

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
in Emory, Rep. 143. 1848

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135258



Common Names

  • Gray Dicoria
  • Gray Burrweed
  • Gray Burr-weed


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Synonyms

  • Dicoria clarkae Kennedy [unknown]
  • Dicoria canescens brandegeei (A.Gray) Cronquist [unknown]
  • Dicoria canescens canescens [unknown]

Description

Dicoria canescens (also called Gray Dicoria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, stony habitats, often on slopes and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Dicoria canescens is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dicoria canescens sub. hispidula (Rydb.) D.D.Keck
Dicoria canescens sub. canescens
Dicoria canescens sub. brandegeei (A.Gray) Kartesz
Dicoria canescens sub. clarkiae (P.B.Kenn.) D.D.Keck
Dicoria canescens sub. wetherilii (Eastw.) Kartesz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicoria canescens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicoria canescens is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and conditions. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. Division of the clumps can also be done in early spring.

Where to Find Dicoria canescens

Dicoria canescens is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and Mexico and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Dicoria canescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicoria canescens?

Dicoria canescens

What is the common name of Dicoria canescens?

Canescens

What is the natural habitat of Dicoria canescens?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America

Species in the Dicoria genus

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-96009: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.