Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 21: 335 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080554
Common Names
- Dyssodia
- Desert Marigold
- Fiddleneck
Description
Dyssodia remota (also called Remote dyssodia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has yellow flowers and grows to a height of 30 centimeters. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dyssodia remota is a popular medicinal plant, often used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also known to attract bees and other beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dyssodia remota is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dyssodia remota can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Dyssodia remota
Dyssodia remota is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro.
Dyssodia remota FAQ
What type of plant is Dyssodia remota?
Dyssodia remota is an annual herb.
Where is Dyssodia remota found?
Dyssodia remota is found in the southwestern United States.
What is the growth rate of Dyssodia remota?
The growth rate of Dyssodia remota is fast.
Species in the Dyssodia 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,