Gaillardia mexicana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
94555
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xviii. (1882-83) 109.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093884
Common Names
- Mexican Blanket
- Firewheel
- Blanket Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gaillardia mexicana (also called Mexican Blanket Flower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant, native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as in meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gaillardia mexicana is used as an ornamental plant and is known to attract birds and butterflies. It is also used in traditional medicine as a remedy for fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gaillardia mexicana has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and brown and are contained in a small, papery achene. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gaillardia mexicana is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division of the root clump. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 6-10.
Where to Find Gaillardia mexicana
Gaillardia mexicana is native to Mexico and can be found in dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Gaillardia mexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gaillardia mexicana?
Gaillardia mexicana
What is the common name of Gaillardia mexicana?
Mexican blanket flower
What is the natural habitat of Gaillardia mexicana?
Gaillardia mexicana is found in dry, rocky soils in open areas.
Species in the Gaillardia genus
Gaillardia amblyodon, Gaillardia pulchella, Gaillardia multiceps, Gaillardia spathulata, Gaillardia tontalensis, Gaillardia coahuilensis, Gaillardia suavis, Gaillardia cabrerae, Gaillardia pinnatifida, Gaillardia aestivalis, Gaillardia turneri, Gaillardia powellii, Gaillardia mexicana, Gaillardia comosa, Gaillardia parryi, Gaillardia doniana, Gaillardia aristata, Gaillardia gypsophila, Gaillardia arizonica, Gaillardia henricksonii, Gaillardia megapotamica, Gaillardia candelaria,
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-50094: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.