Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook. & Arn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 358 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123973
Common Names
- Hieracioides Layia
- Layia Daisy
- Tidy Tips
Description
Layia hieracioides (also called Hawkweed Layia, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem with a yellow flower head. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Layia hieracioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, colds, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Layia hieracioides is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Layia hieracioides is an easy-to-grow annual plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Layia hieracioides
Layia hieracioides is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open forests and shrublands.
Layia hieracioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Layia hieracioides?
Layia hieracioides
What are the common names of Layia hieracioides?
Hawkweed-like Tidy Tips
What is the natural habitat of Layia hieracioides?
Grassy slopes, meadows, and rocky areas
Species in the Layia genus
Layia jonesii,
Layia fremontii,
Layia heterotricha,
Layia chrysanthemoides,
Layia gaillaroioides,
Layia septentrionalis,
Layia pentachaeta,
Layia carnosa,
Layia discoidea,
Layia munzii,
Layia platyglossa,
Layia galardioides,
Layia leucopappa,
Layia hieracioides,
Layia glandulosa,
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,