Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tanacetifolia
ID:
26033

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Nees

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Aster. : 225 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025362



Common Names

  • Machaeranthera tanacetifolia
  • Tansyleaf Machaeranthera
  • Tansyleaf Aster


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Synonyms

  • Aster tanacetifolius Kunth [unknown]
  • Dieteria coronopifolia Nutt. [unknown]
  • Chrysopsis coronopifolia Nutt. [unknown]
  • Machaeranthera coronopifolia (Nutt.) A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Aster chrysanthemoides Willd. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Kalimeris pinnatifida pinnatifida [unknown]
  • Aster tanacetifolius tanacetifolius [unknown]
  • Aster pinnatifidus pinnatifidus [unknown]
  • Aster pinnatifidus Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Aster iinumae Kitam. ex Hara [unknown]
  • Machaeranthera tanacetifolia tanacetifolia [unknown]
  • Boltonia indica pinnatifida Matsum. [unknown]
  • Aster indicus pinnatifidus Maxim. [unknown]
  • Aster pinnatifidus albescens Makino [unknown]
  • Aster pinnatifidus caerulens Makino [unknown]

Description

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia (also called Tansy-leaf Aster, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 1.5 feet in height. It has small, yellow flower heads and is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is typically found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, deserts, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaeranthera tanacetifolia is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is an achene, a small, dry, one-seeded fruit. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia is native to North America and can be found in the United States and Canada.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaeranthera tanacetifolia?

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

What is the common name of Machaeranthera tanacetifolia?

Tansy-leafed Aster

What is the growth habit of Machaeranthera tanacetifolia?

It is an annual herb that grows up to 1 foot tall.

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-124497: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.