Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
aprica
ID:
74480

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.L.Welsh & Reveal

Source:
gcc

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 20: 375, fig. 1 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073809



Common Names

  • Townsend Daisy
  • Townsend's Daisy
  • Apricot Daisy


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Description

Townsendia aprica (also called Apricot Townsend Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows in dry, sandy soils in open meadows and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Townsendia aprica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Townsendia aprica is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long, with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Townsendia aprica is a short-lived perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil in a sunny location. For division, the plant should be divided in the spring or fall and replanted in a well-draining soil. Once established, this plant requires minimal care and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Townsendia aprica

Townsendia aprica is native to the western United States. It can be found in dry, open grasslands and rocky slopes.

Townsendia aprica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Townsendia aprica?

Townsendia aprica

What is the common name of Townsendia aprica?

Apricot Townsend Daisy

What type of plant is Townsendia aprica?

Perennial herbaceous flowering plant

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-30554: Based on the initial data import
James L. Reveal (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reveal' in the authors string.
Stanley Larson Welsh (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Welsh' in the authors string.