Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Aster. : 203 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017207
Common Names
- Tender Tetramolopium
- Tetramolopium tenerrimum
- Tender Tetramolopium Bush
Synonyms
- Vittadinia tenerrima A.Gray [unknown]
- Erigeron tenerrimus Drake [unknown]
- Aster tenerrimus Less. [unknown]
Description
Tetramolopium tenerrimum (also called Soft Tetramolopium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. It grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has small, linear leaves. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, deserts, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Tetramolopium tenerrimum is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetramolopium tenerrimum is a small yellow flower head with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of delicate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetramolopium tenerrimum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate drought conditions. It should be watered regularly during the summer months and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year.
Where to Find Tetramolopium tenerrimum
Tetramolopium tenerrimum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Tetramolopium tenerrimum FAQ
What type of plant is Tetramolopium tenerrimum?
Tetramolopium tenerrimum is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.
Where does Tetramolopium tenerrimum grow?
Tetramolopium tenerrimum is native to the Hawaiian Islands.
What is the scientific name for Tetramolopium tenerrimum?
The scientific name for Tetramolopium tenerrimum is Tetramolopium tenerrimum.
Species in the Tetramolopium genus
Tetramolopium consanguineum,
Tetramolopium rockii,
Tetramolopium lanatum,
Tetramolopium wilhelminae,
Tetramolopium tenerrimum,
Tetramolopium crepatutarum,
Tetramolopium gracile,
Tetramolopium flaccidum,
Tetramolopium alinae,
Tetramolopium conyzoides,
Tetramolopium humile,
Tetramolopium capillare,
Tetramolopium virgatum,
Tetramolopium capellaense,
Tetramolopium pioraense,
Tetramolopium sylvae,
Tetramolopium cinereum,
Tetramolopium mitiaroense,
Tetramolopium procumbens,
Tetramolopium spathulatum,
Tetramolopium ericoides,
Tetramolopium bicolor,
Tetramolopium ciliatum,
Tetramolopium tenue,
Tetramolopium vagans,
Tetramolopium fasciculatum,
Tetramolopium klossii,
Tetramolopium arenarium,
Tetramolopium distichum,
Tetramolopium macrum,
Tetramolopium carstenszense,
Tetramolopium remyi,
Tetramolopium piloso-villosum,
Tetramolopium prostratum,
Tetramolopium filiforme,
Tetramolopium pumilum,
Tetramolopium corallioides,
Tetramolopium lepidotum,
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,