Machaeranthera restiformis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
restiformis
ID:
86278
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 60(8): 836. 1973
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085607
Common Names
- Restiformis Tansyaster
- Restiformis Machaeranthera
- Tansyaster Machaeranthera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Machaeranthera restiformis (also called Resting-star, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has yellow flowers and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Machaeranthera restiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural source of food for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Machaeranthera restiformis is a small yellow-green flower head with many tiny florets. The seeds are small and black, with a tuft of white hairs at the tip. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Machaeranthera restiformis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer. It is also possible to propagate it from cuttings taken in the fall.
Where to Find Machaeranthera restiformis
Machaeranthera restiformis can be found in the western United States.
Machaeranthera restiformis FAQ
What type of plant is Machaeranthera restiformis?
Machaeranthera restiformis is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
Where does Machaeranthera restiformis grow?
Machaeranthera restiformis is native to North America.
What are the benefits of Machaeranthera restiformis?
Machaeranthera restiformis has medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments such as digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.
Species in the Machaeranthera 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-42008: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.