Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 61: 243 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126964
Common Names
- Nueces Thelesperma
- Nueces Greenthread
- Nueces False Daisy
Description
Thelesperma nuecense (also called Nueces Thelesperma, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to the southwestern United States. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Thelesperma nuecense is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, stomachache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Thelesperma nuecense are yellow and have a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thelesperma nuecense is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Thelesperma nuecense
Thelesperma nuecense is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Thelesperma nuecense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thelesperma nuecense?
Thelesperma nuecense
What type of plant is Thelesperma nuecense?
It is an annual herb
Where is Thelesperma nuecense found?
It is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
Species in the Thelesperma genus
Thelesperma longipes,
Thelesperma flavodiscum,
Thelesperma graminiformis,
Thelesperma scabridulum,
Thelesperma megapotamicum,
Thelesperma muelleri,
Thelesperma megapotamicum,
Thelesperma ambiguum,
Thelesperma burridgeanum,
Thelesperma subaequale,
Thelesperma subnudum,
Thelesperma simplicifolium,
Thelesperma nuecense,
Thelesperma filifolium,
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,