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
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.
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 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,