Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
florifer
ID:
138897

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 16: 84. 1880 [1 Sep 1880] (as florifer).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138226



Common Names

  • Desert Townsend Daisy
  • Townsend Daisy
  • Desert Daisy


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Description

Townsendia florifer (also called flowering Townsend daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, tall stem with a small, solitary flower head. It grows in dry, sandy soils, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Townsendia florifer is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source, as its flowers are edible and can be used in salads. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves can be used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Townsendia florifer is yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Townsendia florifer is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in spring or autumn. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Townsendia florifer

Townsendia florifer is found in North America, primarily in the western United States. It is found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.

Townsendia florifer FAQ

What is the scientific name of Townsendia florifer?

Townsendia florifer

What are the common names of Townsendia florifer?

Flowering Townsendia

What is the natural habitat of Townsendia florifer?

It is native to the western United States and is found in dry shrublands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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-98880: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.