Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) E.E.Schill. & Panero
Source:
gcc
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 140(1): 72 (2002).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026157
Common Names
- Bahiopsis laciniata
- Laciniate Bahiopsis
- Laciniate Daisy
Description
Bahiopsis laciniata (also called Cutleaf Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a low-growing plant, reaching a height of up to 1 foot, and has small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils, often in disturbed areas such as roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bahiopsis laciniata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to provide shelter and shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bahiopsis laciniata is small and yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small yellow flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bahiopsis laciniata is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in sandy soils and is drought-tolerant. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the fall or early spring. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of established plants can also be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Bahiopsis laciniata
Bahiopsis laciniata is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Bahiopsis laciniata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bahiopsis laciniata?
Bahiopsis laciniata
What type of plant is Bahiopsis laciniata?
Shrub
Where is Bahiopsis laciniata native to?
Southwestern United States
Species in the Bahiopsis genus
Bahiopsis reticulata,
Bahiopsis carterae,
Bahiopsis laciniata,
Bahiopsis microphylla,
Bahiopsis lanata,
Bahiopsis triangularis,
Bahiopsis tomentosa,
Bahiopsis subincisa,
Bahiopsis deltoidea,
Bahiopsis parishii,
Bahiopsis chenopodina,
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,