Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pumila
ID:
80536

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Erythea 3: 13 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079865

Common Names

  • Petradoria
  • Rock Daisy
  • Pumila Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Solidago petradoria S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Aster pumilus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Petradoria pumila pumila [unknown]
  • Chrysoma pumila Nutt. [unknown]
  • Solidago pumila Torr. & A.Gray [illegitimate]
  • Petradoria pumila pumila [unknown]

Description

Petradoria pumila (also called Rock Daisies, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the western United States, from California to Colorado, and grows in dry, open habitats such as chaparral and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Petradoria pumila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover. It has a low water requirement and is drought tolerant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Petradoria pumila var. graminea (Wooton & Standl.) S.L.Welsh

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petradoria pumila has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petradoria pumila is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Petradoria pumila

Petradoria pumila is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington. It can be found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and chaparral.

Petradoria pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petradoria pumila?

Petradoria pumila

What is the common name of Petradoria pumila?

Dwarf Rock Daisy

What type of plant is Petradoria pumila?

Herb

Species in the Petradoria 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-36439: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.