Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Gay
Source:
gcc
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 12: 62 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017019
Common Names
- Amblyodon Blanketflower
- Amblyodon Gaillardia
- Amblyodon Indian Blanket
Description
Gaillardia amblyodon (also called Blanket Flower, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States and Mexico. It has yellow-orange ray florets and dark brown disc florets. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gaillardia amblyodon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gaillardia amblyodon has daisy-like flowers with yellow petals and red tips. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gaillardia amblyodon is a perennial plant that is best propagated from seed sown directly into the garden in the spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Gaillardia amblyodon
Gaillardia amblyodon is native to the prairies of the United States and Canada.
Gaillardia amblyodon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gaillardia amblyodon?
Gaillardia amblyodon
What is the common name of Gaillardia amblyodon?
Rough Blanketflower
Where is Gaillardia amblyodon found?
Gaillardia amblyodon is found in the western United States and Mexico.
Species in the Gaillardia genus
Gaillardia amblyodon,
Gaillardia pulchella,
Gaillardia multiceps,
Gaillardia spathulata,
Gaillardia tontalensis,
Gaillardia coahuilensis,
Gaillardia suavis,
Gaillardia cabrerae,
Gaillardia pinnatifida,
Gaillardia aestivalis,
Gaillardia turneri,
Gaillardia powellii,
Gaillardia mexicana,
Gaillardia comosa,
Gaillardia parryi,
Gaillardia doniana,
Gaillardia aristata,
Gaillardia gypsophila,
Gaillardia arizonica,
Gaillardia henricksonii,
Gaillardia megapotamica,
Gaillardia candelaria,
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,