Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pinnatifida
ID:
71841

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Ann. Lyceum Nat. Hist. New York ii. (1828) 214.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071170



Common Names

  • Pinnatifida Gaillardia
  • Gaillardia pinnatifida
  • Fringed Blanketflower


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Synonyms

  • Gaillardia gracilis A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Gaillardia linearis Rydb. [unknown]
  • Gaillardia flava Rydb. [unknown]
  • Gaillardia mearnsii Rydb. [unknown]
  • Gaillardia pinnatifida linearis (Rydb.) Biddulph [unknown]
  • Gaillardia pinnatifida pinnatifida [unknown]
  • Gaillardia crassa Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Gaillardia pinnatifida (also called Cutleaf Blanketflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has deeply lobed, gray-green leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gaillardia pinnatifida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Gaillardia pinnatifida has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaillardia pinnatifida is a perennial plant that is native to the southwestern United States. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings in the summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Gaillardia pinnatifida

Gaillardia pinnatifida is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Gaillardia pinnatifida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaillardia pinnatifida?

Gaillardia pinnatifida

What is the common name of Gaillardia pinnatifida?

Fringed blanket flower

What is the natural habitat of Gaillardia pinnatifida?

It is found in dry, rocky soils in the western United States.

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-27953: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.