Status:
valid
Authors:
Lag.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl. : 29 (1816)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006936
Common Names
- Dyssodia tagetiflora
- Tagetes-leaved Dysodia
- Tagetes-leaved Dogweed
Synonyms
- Boebera tagetiflora Spreng. [unknown]
- Boebera fastigiata Kunth [unknown]
Description
Dyssodia tagetiflora (also called Yellow-flowered Dyssodia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dyssodia tagetiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dyssodia tagetiflora has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dyssodia tagetiflora is a perennial plant that is best propagated from cuttings. It can also be propagated from seed, but it takes a long time for the seeds to germinate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Dyssodia tagetiflora
Dyssodia tagetiflora is found in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range in Mexico.
Dyssodia tagetiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dyssodia tagetiflora?
Dyssodia tagetiflora
What is the family of Dyssodia tagetiflora?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Dyssodia tagetiflora?
Grasslands
Species in the Dyssodia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,