Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
valdesiana
ID:
1267040

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sánch.Pino & Flores Olv.

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 399 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266378



Common Names

  • Valdes' Tidestromia
  • Valdes Tidestromia
  • Valdes' Sandmat


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Description

Tidestromia valdesiana (also called 'Valdés' Tidestromia', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Caribbean region and found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It has pinnate leaves with several leaflets and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tidestromia valdesiana is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tidestromia valdesiana has small, yellow flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tidestromia valdesiana is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings and grown in full sun or partial shade. The plant prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.

Where to Find Tidestromia valdesiana

Tidestromia valdesiana is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Tidestromia valdesiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tidestromia valdesiana?

Tidestromia valdesiana

What is the common name of Tidestromia valdesiana?

Valdes' Tidestromia

What is the natural habitat of Tidestromia valdesiana?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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-50221906: Based on the initial data import
Hilda Flores Olvera (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Flores Olv.' in the authors string.
Ivonne Sánchez-del Pino: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sánch.Pino' in the authors string.