Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
S. W. Naturalist 21: 539 (-541) (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038420
Common Names
- Gaillardia
- Blanket Flower
- Indian Blanket
Description
Gaillardia coahuilensis (also called Coahuila Blanketflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Gaillardia coahuilensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gaillardia coahuilensis has yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gaillardia coahuilensis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in dry, rocky soils in the southwestern United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or fall. Plants should be spaced 18-24 inches apart.
Where to Find Gaillardia coahuilensis
Gaillardia coahuilensis is native to the Coahuila region of Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils and in open grasslands.
Gaillardia coahuilensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gaillardia coahuilensis?
Gaillardia coahuilensis
What is the common name of Gaillardia coahuilensis?
Coahuila blanketflower
What is the habitat of Gaillardia coahuilensis?
Dry, open, rocky slopes and ridges
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,