Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
millspaughii
ID:
801

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 3: 126 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000130



Common Names

  • Plagiolophus millspaughii
  • Millspaugh's Daisy
  • Millspaugh's Sunflower


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Description

Plagiolophus millspaughii (also called Millspaugh's Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, tall stem with a large, white flower head. It grows in dry, sandy soils in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Plagiolophus millspaughii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plagiolophus millspaughii is a yellow-green disc flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiolophus millspaughii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Plagiolophus millspaughii

Plagiolophus millspaughii can be found in the Mexican states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.

Plagiolophus millspaughii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plagiolophus millspaughii?

Plagiolophus millspaughii

What is the common name of Plagiolophus millspaughii?

Millspaugh's Plume Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Plagiolophus millspaughii?

Plagiolophus millspaughii is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and prairies in the eastern United States.

Species in the Plagiolophus 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,

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