Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
glabella
ID:
61348

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xvi. (1881) 86.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060677



Common Names

  • Townsend Daisy
  • Townsend's Daisy
  • Glabellous Townsend Daisy


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Description

Townsendia glabella (also called Smooth Townsendia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in dry meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Townsendia glabella is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Townsendia glabella has white flowers, with a single head of florets. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Townsendia glabella is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the rootstock should be done in early spring or autumn. The rootstock should be divided into small sections and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Townsendia glabella

Townsendia glabella is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as rocky slopes and sagebrush flats.

Townsendia glabella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Townsendia glabella?

Townsendia glabella

What is the common name of Townsendia glabella?

Smooth Townsend Daisy

Where is Townsendia glabella native to?

North America

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-17722: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.