Status:
valid
Authors:
(Torr. & A.Gray) A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , ser. 2, 4(1): 103 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022232
Common Names
- Layia fremontii
- Tanacetum kotschyi
- Erigeron epiroticus
Synonyms
- Calliachyris fremontii Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
- Blepharipappus fremontii Greene [unknown]
Description
Layia fremontii (also called Fremont's Tidytips, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found growing in dry and sunny places.
Uses & Benefits
Layia fremontii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Layia fremontii is yellow in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Layia fremontii is a perennial herb that is native to California. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Layia fremontii
Layia fremontii can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
Layia fremontii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Layia fremontii?
Layia fremontii
What is the common name of Layia fremontii?
Fremont's Tidy Tips
What is the natural habitat of Layia fremontii?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the southwestern United States.
Species in the Layia genus
Layia jonesii,
Layia fremontii,
Layia heterotricha,
Layia chrysanthemoides,
Layia gaillaroioides,
Layia septentrionalis,
Layia pentachaeta,
Layia carnosa,
Layia discoidea,
Layia munzii,
Layia platyglossa,
Layia galardioides,
Layia leucopappa,
Layia hieracioides,
Layia glandulosa,
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,