Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 908 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088275
Common Names
- Tall Tickseed
- Tall Coreopsis
- Tall Threepetal
Synonyms
- Anacis tripteris Schrank [unknown]
- Coreopsis tripteris smithii Sherff [unknown]
- Chrysostemma tripteris (L.) Less. [unknown]
- Coreopsis tripteris tripteris [unknown]
- Coreopsis tripteris intercedens Standl. [unknown]
- Coreopsis tripteris subrhomboidea Sherff [unknown]
- Coreopsis tripteris deamii Standl. [unknown]
- Bidens tripteris E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
Description
Coreopsis tripteris (also called tall tickseed, among many other common names) is a tall, herbaceous perennial native to North America. It has lance-shaped leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry, open woodlands and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Coreopsis tripteris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coreopsis tripteris is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coreopsis tripteris is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden.
Where to Find Coreopsis tripteris
Coreopsis tripteris is native to North America. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas such as hillsides, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Coreopsis tripteris FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Coreopsis tripteris?
Coreopsis tripteris is native to North America, where it grows in grasslands and meadows.
What is the size of Coreopsis tripteris?
Coreopsis tripteris is a small plant, typically growing to a height of 6 to 12 inches.
What are the flowers of Coreopsis tripteris like?
The flowers of Coreopsis tripteris are small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center.
Species in the Coreopsis genus
Coreopsis irmscheriana,
Coreopsis mollicula,
Coreopsis venusta,
Coreopsis cajamarcana,
Coreopsis buchii,
Coreopsis gigantea,
Coreopsis teotepecensis,
Coreopsis breviligulata,
Coreopsis pubescens,
Coreopsis guanajuatensis,
Coreopsis aurea,
Coreopsis gladiata,
Coreopsis imbricata,
Coreopsis rosea,
Coreopsis integra,
Coreopsis delphiniifolia,
Coreopsis poloe,
Coreopsis latifolia,
Coreopsis wrightii,
Coreopsis nudata,
Coreopsis seniflora,
Coreopsis auriculata,
Coreopsis atkinsiana,
Coreopsis paludosa,
Coreopsis pringlei,
Coreopsis hamiltonii,
Coreopsis stillmanii,
Coreopsis oaxacensis,
Coreopsis nodosa,
Coreopsis nuecensis,
Coreopsis connata,
Coreopsis pervelutina,
Coreopsis suaveolens,
Coreopsis lopez-mirandae,
Coreopsis celendinensis,
Coreopsis multifida,
Coreopsis notha,
Coreopsis palmata,
Coreopsis douglasii,
Coreopsis spectabilis,
Coreopsis lanceolata,
Coreopsis polyactis,
Coreopsis maritima,
Coreopsis davilae,
Coreopsis rhyacophila,
Coreopsis capillacea,
Coreopsis canescentifolia,
Coreopsis senaria,
Coreopsis fasciculata,
Coreopsis tinctoria,
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,