Townsendia rothrockii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rothrockii
ID:
41576
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray ex Rothrock.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
in Wheeler, Rep. 6: 148.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040905
Common Names
- Townsendia rothrockii
- Rothrock's Townsendia
- Rothrock's Starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Townsendia rothrockii (also called 'Rothrock's Townsendia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in open woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Townsendia rothrockii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Townsendia rothrockii is yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Townsendia rothrockii is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Townsendia rothrockii
Townsendia rothrockii is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush flats, rocky slopes, and dry meadows.
Townsendia rothrockii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Townsendia rothrockii?
Townsendia rothrockii
What is the common name of Townsendia rothrockii?
Rothrock's Townsend Daisy
What is the family of Townsendia rothrockii?
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-139559: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.