Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.M.Coult. & Rose) Mathias & Constance
Source:
cmp
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 68: 122 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654105
Common Names
- Madrensis Donnellsmithia
- Donnellsmithia Madrensis
- Madrensis
Synonyms
- Museniopsis madrensis J.M.Coult. & Rose [unknown]
Description
Donnellsmithia madrensis (also called Madrean Donnell-Smith's Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a single stem with a basal rosette of leaves, and is topped with a single flower head. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Donnellsmithia madrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Donnellsmithia madrensis is a white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Donnellsmithia madrensis: This plant is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is relatively easy to propagate by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in summer.
Where to Find Donnellsmithia madrensis
Donnellsmithia madrensis can be found in Mexico, growing in dry areas and open woodlands.
Donnellsmithia madrensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Donnellsmithia madrensis?
Donnellsmithia madrensis
What is the common name of Donnellsmithia madrensis?
Madrean Donnellsmithia
What type of plant is Donnellsmithia madrensis?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Donnellsmithia genus
Donnellsmithia ampulliformis,
Donnellsmithia biennis,
Donnellsmithia breedlovei,
Donnellsmithia coahuilensis,
Donnellsmithia cordata,
Donnellsmithia dissecta,
Donnellsmithia guatemalensis,
Donnellsmithia hintonii,
Donnellsmithia juncea,
Donnellsmithia madrensis,
Donnellsmithia mexicana,
Donnellsmithia ovata,
Donnellsmithia pinnatisecta,
Donnellsmithia reticulata,
Donnellsmithia serrata,
Donnellsmithia silvicola,
Donnellsmithia submontana,
Donnellsmithia ternata,
Donnellsmithia tuberosa,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,