Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ludoviciana
ID:
8763

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
in E. Hall, List. Pl. Tex. 13.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008092

Common Names

  • Tetragonotheca Ludoviciana
  • Ludovician Thistle
  • Nodding Thistle

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Description

Tetragonotheca ludoviciana (also called Louisiana Tetragonotheca, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the United States. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small, grey-green leaves. It prefers moist soils in partial shade and is drought and frost tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Tetragonotheca ludoviciana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetragonotheca ludoviciana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetragonotheca ludoviciana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Tetragonotheca ludoviciana

Tetragonotheca ludoviciana is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Tetragonotheca ludoviciana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetragonotheca ludoviciana?

Tetragonotheca ludoviciana

What is the common name of Tetragonotheca ludoviciana?

Ludoviciana Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Tetragonotheca ludoviciana?

Dry, rocky, open woods and prairies

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