Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
744467

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thouars) Mosyakin & Clemants

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 2: 428 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743800

Common Names

  • Dysphania tomentosa
  • Woolly Dysphania
  • Woolly Goosefoot

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Description

Dysphania tomentosa (also called Woolly Goosefoot, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in open areas, such as roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dysphania tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments like fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dysphania tomentosa has yellow flowers with a red-brown center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves that are ovate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dysphania tomentosa is a fast-growing annual plant that can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a sunny spot in well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. The plant will reach a height of up to 1 meter and will flower in late summer.

Where to Find Dysphania tomentosa

Dysphania tomentosa can be found in South Africa.

Dysphania tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dysphania tomentosa?

Dysphania tomentosa

What is the common name of Dysphania tomentosa?

Woolly Mallow

What is the natural habitat of Dysphania tomentosa?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2896060: Based on the initial data import
Louis-Marie Aubert du Petit-Thouars (1758-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thouars' in the authors string.
Sergei Leonidovich Mosyakin (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mosyakin' in the authors string.
Steven Earl Clemants (1954-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clemants' in the authors string.