Townsendia texensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
texensis
ID:
94193
Status:
valid
Authors:
Larsen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 14: 15, pl. 3 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093522
Common Names
- Townsendia texensis
- Texas Townsend Daisy
- Texas Everlasting
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Townsendia texensis (also called Townsend Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has linear leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats such as prairies and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Townsendia texensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Townsendia texensis has yellow flowers that have a single row of petals and a center of disc flowers. The seeds are small, black, and have a slightly curved shape. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Townsendia texensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Townsendia texensis
Townsendia texensis is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and sagebrush steppes.
Townsendia texensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Townsendia texensis?
Townsendia texensis
What is the common name of Townsendia texensis?
Texas Townsend Daisy
Where is Townsendia texensis native to?
Southwestern United States
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-49737: Based on the initial data import
Esther Louise Larsen (b.1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Larsen' in the authors string.