Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv. & A.Gray ex Torr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
in Emory, Notes Mil. Reconnois. 144. 1848
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114003
Common Names
- Baileya multiradiata
- Desert Marigold
- Desert Baileya
Description
Baileya multiradiata (also called Desert Marigold, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 to 2.5 cm. It grows in sandy soils and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Baileya multiradiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baileya multiradiata has yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baileya multiradiata is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer.
Where to Find Baileya multiradiata
Baileya multiradiata is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas.
Baileya multiradiata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baileya multiradiata?
Baileya multiradiata
What is the common name of Baileya multiradiata?
Desert Marigold
What is the habitat of Baileya multiradiata?
It is found in dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides.
Species in the Baileya 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,