Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
83532

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 306 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082861



Common Names

  • Grandiflora Townsendia
  • Largeflower Townsendia
  • Largeflower Easter Daisy


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Description

Townsendia grandiflora (also called Grandiflora Townsendia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate in shape, and serrate along the margins. It is found in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Townsendia grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Townsendia grandiflora is a white, five-petaled daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Townsendia grandiflora is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or fall, and they should be lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and the clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted. It is important to water the plants regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Townsendia grandiflora

Townsendia grandiflora is native to Mexico and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Townsendia grandiflora FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Townsendia grandiflora?

Townsendia grandiflora is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the United States, where it is found in the states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah.

What is the scientific classification of Townsendia grandiflora?

Townsendia grandiflora is classified as a species in the genus Townsendia, in the family Asteraceae.

What are the uses of Townsendia grandiflora?

Townsendia grandiflora is used in traditional medicine as an antispasmodic, diuretic, and expectorant.

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-3936: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.