Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv. & A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts : 105 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024774
Common Names
- Baileya
- Pauciradiata
- Fewray Baileya
Description
Baileya pauciradiata (also called Desert Marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in deserts, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Baileya pauciradiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a tea that is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baileya pauciradiata has small yellow flowers with a black center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with a single, oval shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baileya pauciradiata is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Baileya pauciradiata
Baileya pauciradiata can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Baileya pauciradiata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baileya pauciradiata?
Baileya pauciradiata
What type of plant is Baileya pauciradiata?
It is an annual herb
Where is Baileya pauciradiata found?
It is found in the southwestern United States
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,