Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tenuiloba
ID:
42554

Status:
valid

Authors:
Small

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. [Small]. 1295. 1903 [22 Jul 1903]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041883

Common Names

  • Thymophylla
  • Tiny-Leaf Daisy
  • Tickseed Sunflower

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Synonyms

  • Dyssodia tenuiloba B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Dyssodia tenuiloba tenuiloba [unknown]
  • Hymenatherum tenuilobum DC. [unknown]
  • Dyssodia tenuiloba tenuiloba [unknown]
  • Thymophylla tenuiloba tenuiloba [unknown]

Description

Thymophylla tenuiloba (also called Slenderleaf Dogweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flower heads in summer. It typically grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Thymophylla tenuiloba is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source. It is also used to make tea, which is believed to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a fertilizer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Thymophylla tenuiloba var. treculii (A.Gray) Strother
Thymophylla tenuiloba var. wrightii (A.Gray) Strother
Thymophylla tenuiloba var. texana (Cory) Strother

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thymophylla tenuiloba is yellow, with five petals, and has a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymophylla tenuiloba is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. Water the cutting regularly until it has established itself in the soil.

Where to Find Thymophylla tenuiloba

Thymophylla tenuiloba can be found in dry, rocky soils in the southwestern United States.

Thymophylla tenuiloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymophylla tenuiloba?

Thymophylla tenuiloba

What is the family of Thymophylla tenuiloba?

Asteraceae

Where is Thymophylla tenuiloba native to?

North America

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