Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
62515

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 326 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061844



Common Names

  • Western Flat-top Goldenrod
  • Western Euthamia
  • Western Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Haplopappus baccharoides Benth. [unknown]
  • Euthamia californica Gand. [unknown]
  • Solidago occidentalis (Nutt.) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Aster baccharoides Kuntze [unknown]
  • Euthamia linarifolia Gand. [unknown]
  • Solidago lanceolata Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]

Description

Euthamia occidentalis (also called western flat-top goldentop, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has yellow flowers and is native to the western United States. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils, and is often found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Euthamia occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euthamia occidentalis is a yellow-green disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark-brown achene, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euthamia occidentalis is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division should be done in early spring or fall.

Where to Find Euthamia occidentalis

Euthamia occidentalis is native to North America and can be found in open woodlands, prairies, and savannas.

Euthamia occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euthamia occidentalis?

Euthamia occidentalis

What is the common name of Euthamia occidentalis?

Western Flat-topped Goldenrod

What is the natural habitat of Euthamia occidentalis?

It is native to North America and is commonly found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands

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-18863: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.