Townsendia incana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
29874
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 305 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029203
Common Names
- Townsendia
- Incana Townsendia
- Incana Easter Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Townsendia incana (also called 'Hoary Townsendia', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to North America. It has small, white flowers and grows in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Townsendia incana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Townsendia incana is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Townsendia incana is a perennial wildflower native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. For division, dig up the clump and divide the roots into smaller sections. Replant in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Townsendia incana
Townsendia incana is native to the western United States and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Townsendia incana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Townsendia incana?
Townsendia incana
What is the natural habitat of Townsendia incana?
Townsendia incana is native to North America.
What type of soil does Townsendia incana prefer?
Townsendia incana prefers well-draining, sandy soil.
Species in the Townsendia genus
Townsendia condensata, Townsendia jonesii, Townsendia formosa, Townsendia beamanii, Townsendia scapigera, Townsendia incana, Townsendia spathulata, Townsendia mexicana, Townsendia rothrockii, Townsendia mensana, Townsendia glabella, Townsendia hookeri, Townsendia strigosa, Townsendia eximia, Townsendia aprica, Townsendia lepotes, Townsendia smithii, Townsendia grandiflora, Townsendia annua, Townsendia texensis, Townsendia montana, Townsendia gypsophila, Townsendia microcephala, Townsendia fendleri, Townsendia parryi, Townsendia exscapa, Townsendia minima, Townsendia florifer, Townsendia goodrichii,
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-128224: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.