Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tul.) C.Cusset
Source:
tro
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 12: 566 (1972 publ. 1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237421
Common Names
- Thelethylax Minutiflora
- Minutiflora Thelethylax
- Minutiflora Thelethylax Bush
Description
Thelethylax minutiflora (also called 'Small-flowered Thelethylax', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Thelethylax minutiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Thelethylax minutiflora are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and two opposite, sessile leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thelethylax minutiflora is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It prefers full sun to partial shade and dry, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Division can also be done in early spring or late fall.
Where to Find Thelethylax minutiflora
Thelethylax minutiflora is native to California and can be found in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Thelethylax minutiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thelethylax minutiflora?
Thelethylax minutiflora
What is the common name of Thelethylax minutiflora?
Minutiflora Thelethylax
What is the natural habitat of Thelethylax minutiflora?
It is found in the western United States and Canada
Species in the Thelethylax genus
Species in the Podostemaceae family
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Apinagia arminensis,
Apinagia batrachifolia,
Apinagia boliviana,
Apinagia brevicaulis,
Apinagia crispa,
Apinagia digitata,
Apinagia dissecta,
Apinagia divaricata,
Apinagia fimbrifolia,
Apinagia flexuosa,
Apinagia fluitans,
Apinagia fucoides,
Apinagia gardneriana,
Apinagia glaziovii,
Apinagia goejei,
Apinagia guairaensis,
Apinagia guyanensis,
Apinagia hulkiana,
Apinagia itanensis,
Apinagia kochii,
Apinagia latifolia,
Apinagia leptophylla,
Apinagia longifolia,
Apinagia marowynensis,
Apinagia membranacea,
Apinagia minor,
Apinagia multibranchiata,
Apinagia parvifolia,
Apinagia petiolata,
Apinagia platystigma,
Apinagia pusilla,
Apinagia rangiferina,
Apinagia richardiana,
Apinagia ruppioides,
Apinagia spruceana,
Apinagia staheliana,
Apinagia surumuensis,
Apinagia tenuifolia,
Apinagia treslingiana,
Apinagia versteegiana,
Apinagia brejoagrestinensis,
Autana andersonii,
Castelnavia noveloi,
Castelnavia cuneifolia,
Castelnavia fimbriata,
Castelnavia fluitans,
Castelnavia lindmaniana,
Castelnavia monandra,