Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crocea
ID:
123485

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Erythea 2: 69 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122814

Common Names

  • Orange Everlasting
  • Orange Daisy
  • Orange Daisybush

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Synonyms

  • Aster croceus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Haplopappus croceus croceus [unknown]
  • Pyrrocoma crocea crocea [unknown]
  • Haplopappus croceus A.Gray [unknown]
  • Haplopappus croceus croceus [unknown]
  • Haplopappus croceus typicus H.M.Hall [unknown]

Description

Pyrrocoma crocea (also called Pyrrocoma lanceolata, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States. It has a hairy stem and grows to a height of about 1 m. It is found in dry, open grasslands and shrublands at elevations of 1,000-2,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Pyrrocoma crocea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pyrrocoma crocea var. genuflexa (Greene) G.K.Br. & D.J.Keil

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pyrrocoma crocea is yellow and has a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling has a single basal leaf and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrrocoma crocea is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Pyrrocoma crocea

Pyrrocoma crocea is native to the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.

Pyrrocoma crocea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pyrrocoma crocea?

Pyrrocoma crocea

What is the common name of Pyrrocoma crocea?

Saffron-headed Pyrrocoma

What is the habitat of Pyrrocoma crocea?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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-83967: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.