Townsendia scapigera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scapigera
ID:
28625
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.C.Eaton
Source:
gcc
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Botany [Fortieth Parallel] 145 (t. 17) (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027954
Common Names
- Townsendia scapigera
- Woolly Townsend Daisy
- Woolly Scapiger
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Townsendia scapigera scapigera [unknown]
- Townsendia scapigera ambigua A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Townsendia scapigera (also called Townsend's Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb in the daisy family. It is native to western North America, where it grows in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Townsendia scapigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are attractive and it is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Townsendia scapigera is yellow, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Townsendia scapigera is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division in spring or autumn. It prefers dry, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be cultivated in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Townsendia scapigera
Townsendia scapigera is native to the western United States and can be found in Arizona, California, Colorado, and Nevada.
Townsendia scapigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Townsendia scapigera?
Townsendia scapigera
What is the common name of Townsendia scapigera?
Stemless Townsend daisy
What is the habitat of Townsendia scapigera?
Townsendia scapigera is found in dry, open woodlands, chaparral, and grasslands.
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-127018: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Cady Eaton (1834-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.C.Eaton' in the authors string.