Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tagetina
ID:
79016

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 4(21): 71 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078345



Common Names

  • Tansy Aster
  • Tagetes Aster
  • Machaeranthera Tagetina


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Synonyms

  • Machaeranthera humilis Standl. [unknown]
  • Machaeranthera tanacetifolia humilis A.Gray [unknown]
  • Aster tagetinus S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Machaeranthera tagetina (also called Taget's Tansyaster, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the sunflower family. It has yellow flower heads and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to western North America, where it grows in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Machaeranthera tagetina is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaeranthera tagetina has yellow flowers and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaeranthera tagetina is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not need much fertilizer.

Where to Find Machaeranthera tagetina

Machaeranthera tagetina is native to western North America and can be found in the wild in California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

Machaeranthera tagetina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaeranthera tagetina?

Machaeranthera tagetina

What is the family of Machaeranthera tagetina?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Machaeranthera tagetina?

Tansy Aster

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-34946: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.