Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysanthemoides
ID:
37036

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 7: 360. 1868

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036365



Common Names

  • Chrysanthemoides Layia
  • Layia Chrysanthemoides
  • Layia Chrysanthemoid


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Synonyms

  • Tollatia chrysanthemoides (DC.) Endl. [unknown]
  • Hemizonia ciliata Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Oxyura chrysanthemoides DC. [unknown]
  • Hartmannia ciliata DC. [unknown]
  • Blepharipappus chrysanthemoides (DC. ex Lindl.) Greene [unknown]
  • Layia chrysanthemoides chrysanthemoides [unknown]
  • Layia chrysanthemoides maritima D.D.Keck [unknown]

Description

Layia chrysanthemoides (also called White Tidy Tips, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. The leaves are lanceolate and toothed. The flower heads are white in color and are clustered at the top of the stem. It grows in dry meadows, open woods, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Layia chrysanthemoides is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Layia chrysanthemoides is a small, yellow daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and spoon-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Layia chrysanthemoides is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the root clump in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Layia chrysanthemoides

Layia chrysanthemoides can be found in California.

Layia chrysanthemoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Layia chrysanthemoides?

Layia chrysanthemoides

What type of plant is Layia chrysanthemoides?

It is an annual herbaceous plant.

Where is Layia chrysanthemoides found?

It is found in dry, open woods and fields in North America.

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-135168: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.