Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
comosa
ID:
104947

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xviii. (1882-83) 109; xix. (1

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000104276

Common Names

  • Gaillardia Comosa
  • Blanket Flower
  • Indian Blanket

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Synonyms

  • Gaillardia nervosa Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Gaillardia comosa (also called Blanket Flower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gaillardia comosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gaillardia comosa has daisy-like flowers with yellow-orange petals and a dark brown centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with small hairs on the underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaillardia comosa is a perennial herb native to North America. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in moist soil and kept in a warm, bright location until they have rooted. It can also be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, bright location and kept moist until they have germinated.

Where to Find Gaillardia comosa

Gaillardia comosa can be found in dry, open areas, such as prairies, meadows, and roadsides in the western United States and Canada.

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Asteraceae

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-6199: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.