Townsendia microcephala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcephala
ID:
122645
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dorn
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Madroño 39: 189, fig. 1 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121974
Common Names
- Townsendia microcephala
- Small-Headed Townsendia
- Townsendia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Townsendia microcephala (also called 'Small-headed Townsend Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Rocky Mountains. It has small, white flowers and a short stem. It typically grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Townsendia microcephala is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Townsendia microcephala is white and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and have small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Townsendia microcephala is an evergreen perennial native to North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of clumps in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Townsendia microcephala
Townsendia microcephala is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, sandy, or rocky areas.
Townsendia microcephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Townsendia microcephala?
Townsendia microcephala
What is the common name of Townsendia microcephala?
Small-headed Townsendia
What is the family of Townsendia microcephala?
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-83170: Based on the initial data import
Robert D. Dorn (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dorn' in the authors string.