Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
parishii
ID:
23734

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xx. (1885) 299.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023063

Common Names

  • Parish's Dusty Maiden
  • Parish's Chaenactis
  • Parish's Fleabane

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Description

Chaenactis parishii (also called Parish's pincushion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Chaenactis parishii is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaenactis parishii has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaenactis parishii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced 30-45 cm apart.

Where to Find Chaenactis parishii

Chaenactis parishii is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, sandy soils in desert and chaparral habitats.

Chaenactis parishii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaenactis parishii?

Chaenactis parishii

What is the family of Chaenactis parishii?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Chaenactis parishii?

Parish's Dustymaiden

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-122292: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.