Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nelsonii
ID:
74846

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 22: 146 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074175



Common Names

  • Kyrsteniopsis nelsonii
  • Nelson's Kyrsteniopsis
  • Nelson's Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium nelsonii B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Kyrsteniopsis congesta R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium nelsonii Greenm. [unknown]

Description

Kyrsteniopsis nelsonii (also called Nelson's Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Kyrsteniopsis nelsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used as a salad green.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kyrsteniopsis nelsonii is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3cm. The seeds are small and black with a diameter of 2mm. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kyrsteniopsis nelsonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sunny spot with moist soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Kyrsteniopsis nelsonii

Kyrsteniopsis nelsonii is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also found in parts of California, Nevada, and Utah.

Kyrsteniopsis nelsonii FAQ

What type of plant is Kyrsteniopsis nelsonii?

Kyrsteniopsis nelsonii is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.

Where is Kyrsteniopsis nelsonii found?

Kyrsteniopsis nelsonii is found in the western United States and northern Mexico.

What are the characteristics of Kyrsteniopsis nelsonii?

Kyrsteniopsis nelsonii is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and hairy leaves.

Species in the Kyrsteniopsis genus

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-30906: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.