Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
109436

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 34(2): 175 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000108765



Common Names

  • Thymophylla aurantiaca
  • Orange Dogweed
  • Orange False Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Hymenatherum aurantiacum Brandegee [unknown]
  • Dyssodia aurantiaca B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Thymophylla aurantiaca (also called orange thymophylla, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and produces orange flowers. It typically grows in dry grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Thymophylla aurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thymophylla aurantiaca has bright yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have opposite leaves that are lance-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymophylla aurantiaca is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a year. Prune in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.

Where to Find Thymophylla aurantiaca

Thymophylla aurantiaca is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Thymophylla aurantiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymophylla aurantiaca?

Thymophylla aurantiaca

What is the common name of Thymophylla aurantiaca?

Orange Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Thymophylla aurantiaca?

Thymophylla aurantiaca is found in the southwestern United States and Mexico

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-674: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.