Gaillardia pulchella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
21476
Status:
valid
Authors:
Foug.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Hist. Acad. Roy. Sci. Mém. Math. Phys. (Paris, 4to) 1786: 5 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020805
Common Names
- Pulchella Gaillardia
- Pulchella Blanketflower
- Pulchella Gaillardia Blanketflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Calonnea pulcherrima Buchoz [unknown]
- Gaillardia pulchella picta (D.Don) Voss [unknown]
- Gaillardia picta D.Don [unknown]
- Gaillardia drummondii DC. [unknown]
- Gaillardia lobata Buckley [unknown]
- Gaillardia picta Sweet [unknown]
- Gaillardia scabrosa Buckley [unknown]
- Galordia alternifolia Raeusch. [unknown]
- Gaillardia pulchella pulchella [unknown]
- Gaillardia neomexicana A.Nelson [unknown]
- Virgilia helioides L'Hér. [unknown]
- Gaillardia bicolor bicolor [unknown]
- Gaillardia pulchella albiflora Cockerell [unknown]
- Gaillardia pulchella pulchella [unknown]
- Gaillardia pulchella simplex Voss [unknown]
- Gaillardia bicolor Lam. [unknown]
- Gaillardia pulchella tubulosa Voss [unknown]
- Gaillardia villosa Rydb. [unknown]
- Gaillardia pulchella lorenziana Voss [unknown]
- Gaillardia pulchella flaviflora S.S.Ying [unknown]
- Gaillardia bicolor drummondii Hook. in Curtis [unknown]
- Gaillardia pulchella picta (D.Don) A.Gray [unknown]
- Gaillardia bicolor drummondii-integrifolia Hook. [unknown]
- Gaillardia pulchella australis B.L.Turner & Whalen [deprecated]
Description
Gaillardia pulchella (also called Blanket Flower, Indian Blanket, and Firewheel, among many other common names) is an annual or short-lived perennial plant with yellow and red flowers. It is native to the United States and Mexico and grows in prairies, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Gaillardia pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in the production of herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Gaillardia pulchella var. drummondii (Hook.) B.L.TurnerFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gaillardia pulchella has bright yellow-orange daisy-like flowers with red tips. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of hairy leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gaillardia pulchella is an annual herb that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Gaillardia pulchella
Gaillardia pulchella is native to North America and can be found in parts of Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
Gaillardia pulchella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gaillardia pulchella?
Gaillardia pulchella
What is the common name of Gaillardia pulchella?
Indian Blanket
What is the flower color of Gaillardia pulchella?
Red, yellow, or orange
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-120122: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Denis Fougeroux de Bondaroy (1732-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Foug.' in the authors string.