Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
tymphaea
ID:
569715

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hausskn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Mitth. Thüring. Bot. Vereins , n.f., 11: 72 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569047

Common Names

  • Tymphaea's Bornmuellera
  • Bornmuellera Tymphaea
  • Tymphaea

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Synonyms

  • Vesicaria tymphaea Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Ptilotrichum tymphaeum Halácsy [unknown]

Description

Bornmuellera tymphaea (also called 'Tympha Bornmuellera', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, savannas, and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Bornmuellera tymphaea can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bornmuellera tymphaea has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bornmuellera tymphaea is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is hardy to USDA Zone 6.

Where to Find Bornmuellera tymphaea

Bornmuellera tymphaea is native to tropical South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.

Bornmuellera tymphaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bornmuellera tymphaea?

Bornmuellera tymphaea

What is the common name of Bornmuellera tymphaea?

Tymphaea's Bornmuellera

What is the natural habitat of Bornmuellera tymphaea?

It is found in rocky areas of the Mediterranean region

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References