Status:
valid
Authors:
(Beaman) Reveal
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Great Basin Naturalist 30: 35 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016222
Common Names
- Townsendia Jonesii
- Jones' Townsend Daisy
- Jones' Townsendia
Description
Townsendia jonesii (also called Jones' Townsend Daisy, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the United States. It has linear leaves and produces white flowers in the summer. It grows in open grasslands and dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Townsendia jonesii is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in xeriscaping and rock gardens. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Townsendia jonesii is a small, yellow-orange flower head that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, brown, flattened achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Townsendia jonesii is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It is best propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and frost hardy. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Townsendia jonesii
Townsendia jonesii is native to the western United States.
Townsendia jonesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Townsendia jonesii?
Townsendia jonesii
What is the common name of Townsendia jonesii?
Jones' Townsend Daisy
What type of plant is Townsendia jonesii?
Perennial herb
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,