Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.M.Hall) W.A.Weber
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 85(1): 19. 1999 [1998 publ. 1999]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116271
Common Names
- Agnorhiza elata
- Tall Agnorhiza
- Elata Agnorhiza
Description
Agnorhiza elata (also called Tall Agnorhiza, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers, and is often found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Agnorhiza elata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agnorhiza elata is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agnorhiza elata is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Agnorhiza elata
Agnorhiza elata can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
Agnorhiza elata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agnorhiza elata?
Agnorhiza elata
What is the family of Agnorhiza elata?
Asteraceae
Where is Agnorhiza elata native to?
Central Asia
Species in the Agnorhiza genus
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,