Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
aristata
ID:
122592

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pursh

Source:
gcc

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept. 2: 573 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121921



Common Names

  • Blanket Flower
  • Indian Blanket
  • Firewheel


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Synonyms

  • Gaillardia aristata aristata [unknown]
  • Gaillardia richardsonii Auct. [deprecated]
  • Gaillardia perennis Loisel. [unknown]
  • Gaillardia rustica Cass. [unknown]
  • Polatherus scaber Raf. [unknown]
  • Gaillardia richardsonii hort. [unknown]
  • Gaillardia aristata foliacea Lunell [unknown]
  • Gaillardia aristata aristata [unknown]
  • Gaillardia aristata foliosa Lunell [unknown]
  • Gaillardia bracteosa Standl. [unknown]
  • Virgilia grandiflora Nutt. [unknown]
  • Gaillardia bicolor Pursh [unknown]
  • Gaillardia hallii Rydb. [unknown]
  • Gaillardia roezlii Regel [unknown]

Description

Gaillardia aristata (also called blanket flower, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Great Plains of North America. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and has hairy stems and leaves. Its flowers are yellow-orange with red-brown centers and are borne in clusters on the ends of the stems. It is found in dry prairies, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gaillardia aristata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gaillardia aristata is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaillardia aristata is a perennial plant that grows to a height of 1 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Gaillardia aristata

Gaillardia aristata is native to North America.

Gaillardia aristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaillardia aristata?

Gaillardia aristata

What is the common name of Gaillardia aristata?

Blanket flower

What is the family of Gaillardia aristata?

Asteraceae

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