Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
formosa
ID:
21796

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Bot. Observ. Crit. 1: 213 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021125



Common Names

  • Formosa Townsendia
  • Formosa Townsendias
  • Formosa Townsendia


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Synonyms

  • Townsendia pinetorum Greene ex A.Nelson [unknown]

Description

Townsendia formosa (also called Showy Townsend Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Townsendia formosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Its leaves are edible and can be used in salads. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Townsendia formosa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette-like structure, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Townsendia formosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is relatively easy to cultivate and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Townsendia formosa

Townsendia formosa can be found in the western United States, primarily in the states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

Townsendia formosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Townsendia formosa?

Townsendia formosa

What is the common name of Townsendia formosa?

Formosa Townsend Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Townsendia formosa?

Dry, rocky slopes in the 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,

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