Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
lanuginosa
ID:
1046876

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Standl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 6: 70 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046214



Common Names

  • Tidestromia lanuginosa
  • Lanuginosa Tidestromia
  • Tidestromia


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Description

Tidestromia lanuginosa (also called 'Woolly Tidestromia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub, with small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Tidestromia lanuginosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tidestromia lanuginosa has small white or pink flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tidestromia lanuginosa is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Tidestromia lanuginosa

Tidestromia lanuginosa is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.

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 tro-1101049: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.