Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virginica
ID:
59321

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 1618 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058650



Common Names

  • Krigia virginica
  • Virginia Dwarf-dandelion
  • Virginia Krigia


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Synonyms

  • Krigia caroliniana Nutt. [unknown]
  • Krigia tenella Rchb. [unknown]
  • Hyoseris caroliniana Walter [unknown]
  • Krigia virginica virginica [unknown]
  • Hyoseris ramosissima W.P.C.Barton [unknown]
  • Krigia dichotoma Nutt. [unknown]
  • Adopogon carolinianum (Nutt.) Britton ex Small & Vail [unknown]
  • Hyoseris virginica L. [unknown]
  • Adopogon virginicum acuminatum Farw. [unknown]
  • Hyoseris ramosissima Barton [unknown]
  • Krigia leptophylla DC. [unknown]
  • Adopogon virginicum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Krigia virginica (also called 'Virginia dwarf-dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the eastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with a single row of ray florets. It grows in sunny meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Krigia virginica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control, as it is a fast-growing plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Krigia virginica has small white flowers, each with a single seed. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Krigia virginica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Krigia virginica

Krigia virginica is native to the eastern United States, from New England to the Gulf of Mexico.

Krigia virginica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Krigia virginica?

Krigia virginica

What is the common name of Krigia virginica?

Virginia dwarf dandelion

What is the family of Krigia virginica?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-15758: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.