Machaeranthera
Lindsay Springer Lead Biological Science Technician - Greenhouse Manager USDI NPS - Rocky Mountain National Park 1000 Highway 36 Estes Park, Colorado 80517-8397 (970) 586-1252 (970) 589-1392 (fax) Lindsay_Springer@nps.gov http://www.ggnpa.org |
Family Scientific Name: | Asteraceae | ||
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Scientific Name: | Machaeranthera | ||
Common Name: | Tansyaster | ||
Species Code: | MACHA | ||
Ecotype: | Colorado, Sprague Lake (98-015s), Twin Sisters (98-078s), Endovalley (98-142s) | ||
Propagation Goal: | seeds | ||
Propagation Method: | seed | ||
ProductType: | Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.) | ||
Time To Grow: | 0 | ||
Propagule Collection: |
Seed cleaning technique: Seed removed from seed head. Collected at Sprague Lake (98-015s) on 9/16/98; Twin Sisters (98-078s) on 9/21/98; Endovalley (98-142s) on 10/3/98. |
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Pre-Planting Treatments: | Seed treatments: one. | ||
Growing Area Preparation/ Annual Practices for Perennial Crops: |
Propagation Environment: Greenhouse, 65-70§F day/55§F night. Propagated on heat pad (set to 70§F) under tent with misters set 8 am-8 pm, with 10 sec/15 min watering intervals. One week after germination, seedlings were moved to mister area without tent. Germination media: Fafard Germinating Mix (superfine). Growing media: Fafard Growing Mix 2. |
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Establishment Phase: |
Sowing/planting technique: Manually sown on 4x8 or 36pk seed flat 2-3 seeds/slot. Lightly covered. Time to germination: 3 days. Establishment Phase: Germination uneven but rapid. Time to potting: 1 month. Sprague Lake (98-015s) sowed on 10/27/98; Twin Sisters (98-078s) sowed on 11/12/98; Endovalley (98-142s) sowed on 12/8/98. |
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Harvesting, Storage and Shipping: | Seed storage condition: Seed stored in the greenhouse. |
Citation:
Butler, Jennifer; Frieswyk, Christin. 2001. Propagation protocol for production of Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.) Machaeranthera seeds USDI NPS - Rocky Mountain National Park Estes Park, Colorado. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2024/07/23). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.