Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tineo) DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
244 1838
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046949
Common Names
- Andryala
- Tenuifolia
- Andryala tenuifolia
Synonyms
- Rothia tenuifolia Tineo [unknown]
- Andryala tenuifolia tenuifolia [unknown]
Description
Andryala tenuifolia (also called Andryala, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Andryala tenuifolia is used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal herb to treat skin infections, digestive issues, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andryala tenuifolia has small yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andryala tenuifolia is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or by division of the root clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, and the seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. Division of the root clumps can be done in spring or autumn. The divided clumps should be replanted immediately.
Where to Find Andryala tenuifolia
Andryala tenuifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in open grasslands and scrublands.
Andryala tenuifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andryala tenuifolia?
Andryala tenuifolia
What is the common name of Andryala tenuifolia?
Slender-leaved Andryala
What is the natural habitat of Andryala tenuifolia?
It is found in dry, rocky places in the western United States.
Species in the Andryala genus
Andryala caballeroi,
Andryala arenaria,
Andryala agardhii,
Andryala ragusina,
Andryala spartioides,
Andryala pinnatifida,
Andryala webbiana,
Andryala cossyrensis,
Andryala chevallieri,
Andryala glandulosa,
Andryala brievaensis,
Andryala integrifolia,
Andryala tenuifolia,
Andryala cedretorum,
Andryala spartioides,
Andryala nigricans,
Andryala christii,
Andryala rothia,
Andryala tenuifolia,
Andryala rothia,
Andryala laevitomentosa,
Andryala faurei,
Andryala crithmifolia,
Andryala webbii,
Andryala atlanticola,
Andryala perezii,
Andryala webbii,
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,