Townsendia mexicana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
35933
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , ser. 2, 4(1): 70 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035262
Common Names
- Townsendia mexicana
- Mexican Townsend Daisy
- Mexican Star Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Townsendia mexicana (also called Mexican Townsend Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, yellow daisy-like flowers. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Townsendia mexicana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Townsendia mexicana has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Townsendia mexicana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Townsendia mexicana
Townsendia mexicana is native to Mexico and can be found in the central and northern parts of the country.
Townsendia mexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Townsendia mexicana?
Townsendia mexicana
What is the common name of Townsendia mexicana?
Mexican Townsend Daisy
What is the family of Townsendia mexicana?
Asteraceae
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-134106: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.