Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tagetiflora
ID:
7607

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lag.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl. : 29 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006936



Common Names

  • Dyssodia tagetiflora
  • Tagetes-leaved Dysodia
  • Tagetes-leaved Dogweed


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Synonyms

  • Boebera tagetiflora Spreng. [unknown]
  • Boebera fastigiata Kunth [unknown]

Description

Dyssodia tagetiflora (also called Yellow-flowered Dyssodia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dyssodia tagetiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyssodia tagetiflora has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyssodia tagetiflora is a perennial plant that is best propagated from cuttings. It can also be propagated from seed, but it takes a long time for the seeds to germinate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Dyssodia tagetiflora

Dyssodia tagetiflora is found in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range in Mexico.

Dyssodia tagetiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyssodia tagetiflora?

Dyssodia tagetiflora

What is the family of Dyssodia tagetiflora?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Dyssodia tagetiflora?

Grasslands

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,

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