Status:
valid
Authors:
(Porter ex A.Gray) Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Erythea 2: 69 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043548
Common Names
- Heteranthera limosa
- Limose Mud Plantain
- Limose Water Starwort
Synonyms
- Haplopappus integrifolius Porter ex A.Gray [unknown]
- Pyrrocoma integrifolia integrifolia [unknown]
- Hoorebekia integrifolia M.E.Jones [unknown]
- Haplopappus integrifolius integrifolius [unknown]
- Haplopappus integrifolius integrifolius [unknown]
- Aster canbyi Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Pyrrocoma integrifolia (also called 'integrifolia goldenweed', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to western North America and is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and open woodlands. It has linear leaves and yellow-orange flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrrocoma integrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pyrrocoma integrifolia has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pyrrocoma integrifolia is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take cuttings in early spring and place them in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plant will reach a height of up to 1m and will flower from mid-summer to early autumn. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming.
Where to Find Pyrrocoma integrifolia
Pyrrocoma integrifolia is native to western North America and can be found in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Pyrrocoma integrifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heteranthera limosa?
Heteranthera limosa
What type of plant is Heteranthera limosa?
It is a species of aquatic plant in the family Pontederiaceae.
Where is Heteranthera limosa native to?
It is native to Central and South America.
Species in the Pyrrocoma genus
Pyrrocoma liatriformis,
Pyrrocoma carthamoides,
Pyrrocoma radiata,
Pyrrocoma lanceolata,
Pyrrocoma uniflora,
Pyrrocoma integrifolia,
Pyrrocoma racemosa,
Pyrrocoma hirta,
Pyrrocoma linearis,
Pyrrocoma insecticruris,
Pyrrocoma clementis,
Pyrrocoma apargioides,
Pyrrocoma crocea,
Pyrrocoma lucida,
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,