Lance-Leaved Coreopsis
Coreopsis lanceolata
- Found in India
- Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra
How to identify Lance-Leaved Coreopsis
Identify Lance-Leaved Coreopsis by combining habit, leaf characters, flower or fruit details, location, and its family pattern. Do not rely on one feature alone.
- Check the distinctive field mark: Lance-shaped leaves, yellow daisy flowers.
- Confirm leaf arrangement: Opposite.
- Confirm leaf type: Pinnately compound.
- Confirm flower colour: Yellow.
- Confirm flower arrangement: Head.
- In India, compare location records such as Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra.
- Confirm it sits within the Asteraceae family pattern, then compare close relatives before deciding it is Lance-Leaved Coreopsis.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Coreopsis lanceolata
- Genus
- Coreopsis
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Found in India
- Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Leaf arrangement
- OppositerecordedTwo leaves arise from the stem at the same point, facing each other.“The stem leaves are opposite and generally appear only on the lower half of the stem.” — Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Leaf type
- Pinnately compoundrecordedLeaflets are arranged in rows along a central stalk, like a feather.“Leaves higher up the stem are sessile and may be unlobed or pinnately lobed.” — Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Leaf shape
- LanceolaterecordedLong and narrow, tapering to a point, like a lance head.“Basal leaves are typically narrow, lance-shaped, and 5–15 cm (2–6 in) long with smooth margins.” — Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Leaf margin
- EntirerecordedA smooth, unbroken edge with no teeth or notches.“Basal leaves are typically narrow, lance-shaped, and 5–15 cm (2–6 in) long with smooth margins.” — Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Leaf surface
- GlabrousrecordedSmooth, hairless.“Basal leaves are typically narrow, lance-shaped, and 5–15 cm (2–6 in) long with smooth margins.” — Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Typical of the family
Characters marked “recorded” are for Lance-Leaved Coreopsis itself; the rest are typical of the Asteraceae family.
Flower & fruit characters
- Flower colour
- Yellowrecorded
- Flower arrangement
- HeadrecordedA dense, tight cluster of many small stalkless flowers, packed into a rounded or flat head.“The plant produces yellow flower heads singly at the top of a naked flowering stalk, each head containing both ray florets and disc florets.” — Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Typical of the family
- Flower symmetry
- Actinomorphic (radially symmetrical)
- Inflorescence
- Head
- Fruit
- Achene
Characters marked “recorded” are for Lance-Leaved Coreopsis itself; the rest are typical of the Asteraceae family — flowering plants only.
Lance-Leaved Coreopsis in India
Lance-leaved coreopsis is a yellow daisy-family ornamental and wildflower, recorded by SASYA from Himachal Pradesh, Kerala and Maharashtra. In Indian gardens it is usually encountered as a planted seasonal or naturalised ornamental rather than a native wild plant.
Uses
It is grown for bright yellow composite flower heads in borders, meadow-style plantings and pollinator gardens.
How to Identify Lance-Leaved Coreopsis
Look for a low herb with narrow lance-shaped leaves and yellow daisy-like flower heads. The ray florets often have toothed tips, and the centre is yellow to golden. The key is the combination of narrow leaves plus yellow Coreopsis heads; many Asteraceae look similar, so confirm the leaf shape and flower-head structure rather than using colour alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I identify Coreopsis lanceolata?
- Check for narrow lance-shaped leaves and yellow daisy-like heads with toothed ray florets. It is a member of Asteraceae, so the 'flower' is actually a head made of many small florets.
- Is Coreopsis lanceolata native to India?
- No. It is generally grown as an ornamental; SASYA records show it from a few Indian states where it is cultivated or naturalised.
- What can Coreopsis lanceolata be confused with?
- Other yellow Asteraceae such as small sunflowers, cosmos relatives and marigold-like ornamentals. The narrow lanceolate leaves help separate it from broader-leaved yellow daisies.
Asteraceae
Daisy/Sunflower family
Lance-Leaved Coreopsis belongs to the Asteraceae family.
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