Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 5: 375. 1836 [1-10 Oct 1836]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025579
Common Names
- Thespis Divaricata
- Divaricata Thespis
- Divaricate Thespis
Synonyms
- Thespis erecta DC. [unknown]
- Cotula sinapifolia Wall. ex DC. [unknown]
- Thespis sinapifolia DC. [unknown]
- Cotula divaricata Wall. ex DC. [unknown]
Description
Thespis divaricata (also called Spreading Thespis, among many other common names) is an annual native to the southwestern United States. It typically grows up to 1-2 feet tall and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as grassland, scrubland, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Thespis divaricata is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thespis divaricata is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a few small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thespis divaricata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Thespis divaricata
Thespis divaricata can be found in the Mediterranean region, in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Thespis divaricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thespis divaricata?
Thespis divaricata
What is the common name of Thespis divaricata?
Divergent Thespis
What is the natural habitat of Thespis divaricata?
Dry, open areas, such as chaparral, grasslands, and open woodlands
Species in the Thespis genus
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,