Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hookeri
ID:
62401

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beaman

Source:
gcc

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 183: 95 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061730

Common Names

  • Hooker's Townsendia
  • Hooker's Everlasting
  • Townsendia hookeri

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Synonyms

  • Townsendia nuttallii Dorn [unknown]

Description

Townsendia hookeri (also called Hooker's townsendia, Hooker's daisy, and many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a slender, branched stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Townsendia hookeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Townsendia hookeri is small and yellow. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Townsendia hookeri is a perennial plant that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Townsendia hookeri

Townsendia hookeri is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and sagebrush steppes.

Townsendia hookeri FAQ

What are the common names for Townsendia hookeri?

Townsendia hookeri is commonly known as Hooker's Townsend daisy.

What is the natural habitat of Townsendia hookeri?

Townsendia hookeri is native to the western United States and Canada.

What is the growth habit of Townsendia hookeri?

Townsendia hookeri is a perennial herb that grows to a height of about 1-2 feet (30-60 cm).

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-18752: Based on the initial data import
John Homer Beaman (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beaman' in the authors string.