Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 7: 364. 1868
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067179
Common Names
- Bolander's Phalacroseris
- Bolander Phalacroseris
- Bolander's Daisy
Description
Phalacroseris bolanderi (also called Bolander's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in open, dry, rocky habitats, such as meadows, grasslands, and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Phalacroseris bolanderi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phalacroseris bolanderi is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a single seed inside. The seedling is a rosette of leaves, with a single stem and a yellow flower bud at the center.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phalacroseris bolanderi is an annual plant that is native to western North America. It can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is resistant to most pests and diseases. Propagation can be done by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring.
Where to Find Phalacroseris bolanderi
Phalacroseris bolanderi is found in western North America.
Phalacroseris bolanderi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phalacroseris bolanderi?
Phalacroseris bolanderi
What is the common name of Phalacroseris bolanderi?
Bolander's Phalacroseris
What is the natural habitat of Phalacroseris bolanderi?
Dry, open slopes and meadows in the western United States
Species in the Phalacroseris 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,