Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
strigosa
ID:
65678

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 306. (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065007



Common Names

  • Striate Townsendia
  • Striate Easter Daisy
  • Striate Townsend Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Townsendia strigosa prolixa (M.E.Jones) S.L.Welsh [unknown]
  • Townsendia strigosa strigosa [unknown]
  • Townsendia incana prolixa M.E.Jones [unknown]

Description

Townsendia strigosa (also called Rough Townsend daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is commonly found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Townsendia strigosa is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Townsendia strigosa has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Townsendia strigosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in the spring or autumn is also possible. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Townsendia strigosa

Townsendia strigosa is native to the western United States and can be found in the Great Basin and Rocky Mountain regions.

Townsendia strigosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Townsendia strigosa?

Townsendia strigosa

What is the common name of Townsendia strigosa?

Striate Townsend Daisy

Where is Townsendia strigosa found?

Townsendia strigosa is found in the western United States.

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-2194: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.