Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
exscapa
ID:
133699

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Richardson) Porter

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 5: 321. 1894

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133028



Common Names

  • Townsend's Daisy
  • Townsend Daisy
  • Townsend's Townsendia


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Synonyms

  • Aster exscapus Richardson [unknown]
  • Townsendia intermedia Rydb. ex Britton [unknown]
  • Townsendia exscapa exscapa [unknown]
  • Townsendia sericea sericea [unknown]
  • Townsendia sericea Hook. [unknown]
  • Townsendia intermedia Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Townsendia exscapa (also called Exscap Townsendia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 40 cm tall. It is native to North America and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Townsendia exscapa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Townsendia exscapa has yellow flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs attached. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Townsendia exscapa is a perennial herb native to North America. It is easily propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring.

Where to Find Townsendia exscapa

Townsendia exscapa is native to the western United States and Canada.

Townsendia exscapa FAQ

What are the common names of Townsendia exscapa?

Townsend Daisy, Plains Townsend Daisy

What type of plant is Townsendia exscapa?

Perennial herb

Where is Townsendia exscapa native to?

Western United States

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-93854: Based on the initial data import
John Richardson (1787-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Richardson' in the authors string.
Thomas Conrad Porter (1822-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Porter' in the authors string.