Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fasciculata
ID:
92635

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Kost.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea, Bot. 24: 602 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091964



Common Names

  • Keysseria
  • Keysseria Fasciculata
  • Fasciculate Keysseria


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Description

Keysseria fasciculata (also called 'Keysseria', 'Keysseria fasciculata', 'Keysseria fasciculata var. fasciculata', 'Keysseria fasciculata var. tenuifolia', 'Keysseria tenuifolia' among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is a low-growing, mat-forming, evergreen perennial with small, linear, grey-green leaves and solitary, yellow daisy-like flowers in summer.

Uses & Benefits

Keysseria fasciculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Keysseria fasciculata has yellow flowers with a long stem. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Keysseria fasciculata is a perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the fall or spring. Plants can also be divided in the spring.

Where to Find Keysseria fasciculata

Keysseria fasciculata is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, and Zacatecas.

Keysseria fasciculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Keysseria fasciculata?

Keysseria fasciculata

What is the family of Keysseria fasciculata?

Asteraceae

Where is Keysseria fasciculata native to?

Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran

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,