Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyglossa
ID:
79967

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , ser. 2, 4(1): 103 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079296

Common Names

  • Layia platyglossa
  • Platyglossa Layia
  • Layia Platyglossa

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Synonyms

  • Blepharipappus platyglossus (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Greene [unknown]
  • Callichroa hirsuta Walp. [unknown]
  • Madaroglossa hirsuta Nutt. [unknown]
  • Layia platyglossa platyglossa [unknown]
  • Layia ziegleri Munz [unknown]
  • Layia platyglossa platyglossa [unknown]
  • Layia platyglossa campestris D.D.Keck [unknown]
  • Callichroa angustifolia Walp. [unknown]
  • Madaroglossa angustifolia Nutt. [unknown]
  • Callichroa platyglossa Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Layia platyglossa (also called Tidy Tips, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow daisy-like flowers and long, thin, blue-green leaves. It is native to western North America and grows in dry, rocky and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Layia platyglossa is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating skin infections and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Layia platyglossa is a yellow disc floret, the seed is a small achene and the seedlings are small and hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Layia platyglossa is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to California. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It is tolerant of drought and can be pruned to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Layia platyglossa

Layia platyglossa is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils.

Layia platyglossa FAQ

What is the common name of Layia platyglossa?

Tidytips

What type of plant is Layia platyglossa?

An annual wildflower

Where is Layia platyglossa native to?

Western North America

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-35886: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.