Status:
valid
Authors:
(Podlech) Kovalevsk.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 24: 175 (1987): (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041231
Common Names
- Freitagii Tanacetopsis
- Tanacetopsis Freitagii
- Tanacetopsis
Synonyms
- Tanacetum freitagii Podlech [unknown]
- Tanacetopsis freitagii (Podlech) K.Bremer & Humphries [unknown]
Description
Tanacetopsis freitagii (also called 'Freitag's Tanacetopsis', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, yellow flowers and grows to a height of about 1 foot. It is found in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Tanacetopsis freitagii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases. It can also be used as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tanacetopsis freitagii is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tanacetopsis freitagii is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. Division should be done in spring or early summer, with the divisions planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Tanacetopsis freitagii
Tanacetopsis freitagii can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and sagebrush flats.
Tanacetopsis freitagii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tanacetopsis freitagii?
Tanacetopsis freitagii
What type of plant is Tanacetopsis freitagii?
It is an annual herb
Where does Tanacetopsis freitagii grow?
It grows in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Tanacetopsis genus
Tanacetopsis urgutensis,
Tanacetopsis setacea,
Tanacetopsis pjataevae,
Tanacetopsis hedgei,
Tanacetopsis handeliiformis,
Tanacetopsis czukavinae,
Tanacetopsis botschantzevii,
Tanacetopsis goloskokovii,
Tanacetopsis freitagii,
Tanacetopsis korovinii,
Tanacetopsis eriobasis,
Tanacetopsis mucronata,
Tanacetopsis doabensis,
Tanacetopsis afghanica,
Tanacetopsis kamelinii,
Tanacetopsis subsimilis,
Tanacetopsis submarginata,
Tanacetopsis tripinnatifida,
Tanacetopsis pamiralaica,
Tanacetopsis popovii,
Tanacetopsis karataviensis,
Tanacetopsis krascheninnikovii,
Tanacetopsis santoana,
Tanacetopsis ferganensis,
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,