Camissonia bairdii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bairdii
ID:
583452
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.L.Welsh
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 95: 408 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582784
Common Names
- Camissonia bairdii
- Baird's Suncup
- Baird's Camissonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Camissonia bairdii (also called 'Baird's Suncup', among many other common names) is a small, annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Camissonia bairdii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional handicrafts and decorations.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camissonia bairdii is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling has two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Camissonia bairdii is a species of evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or division in spring or summer.
Where to Find Camissonia bairdii
Camissonia bairdii can be found in the wild in California, USA.
Camissonia bairdii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camissonia bairdii?
Camissonia bairdii
What is the common name of Camissonia bairdii?
Bairdii Camissonia
What is the natural habitat of Camissonia bairdii?
Camissonia bairdii is native to the western United States
Species in the Camissonia genus
Camissonia bolanderi, Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum, Camissonia bairdii, Camissonia benitensis, Camissonia breviflora, Camissonia campestris, Camissonia contorta, Camissonia dentata, Camissonia integrifolia, Camissonia kernensis, Camissonia lacustris, Camissonia ovata, Camissonia parvula, Camissonia pubens, Camissonia pusilla, Camissonia sierrae, Camissonia strigulosa, Camissonia subacaulis, Camissonia tanacetifolia, Camissonia contorta,
Species in the Onagraceae family
Camissonia bolanderi, Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum, Camissonia bairdii, Camissonia benitensis, Camissonia breviflora, Camissonia campestris, Camissonia contorta, Camissonia dentata, Camissonia integrifolia, Camissonia kernensis, Camissonia lacustris, Camissonia ovata, Camissonia parvula, Camissonia pubens, Camissonia pusilla, Camissonia sierrae, Camissonia strigulosa, Camissonia subacaulis, Camissonia tanacetifolia, Camissonia contorta, Camissoniopsis bistorta, Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia, Camissoniopsis confusa, Camissoniopsis guadalupensis, Camissoniopsis hardhamiae, Camissoniopsis hirtella, Camissoniopsis ignota, Camissoniopsis intermedia, Camissoniopsis lewisii, Camissoniopsis luciae, Camissoniopsis micrantha, Camissoniopsis pallida, Camissoniopsis proavita, Camissoniopsis robusta, Chylismia atwoodii, Chylismia confertiflora, Chylismia eastwoodiae, Chylismia exilis, Chylismia megalantha, Chylismia munzii, Chylismia specicola, Chylismia arenaria, Chylismia brevipes, Chylismia cardiophylla, Chylismia claviformis, Chylismia heterochroma, Chylismia parryi, Chylismia scapoidea, Chylismia walkeri, Chylismiella pterosperma,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2694991: Based on the initial data import
Stanley Larson Welsh (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Welsh' in the authors string.