Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
34337

Status:
valid

Authors:
Compton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 19: 314 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033666



Common Names

  • Alatoseta Tenuis
  • Tenuis Alatoseta
  • Slender Alatoseta


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Description

Alatoseta tenuis (also called Slender Alatoseta, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Alatoseta tenuis is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alatoseta tenuis is a small, yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a white center and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alatoseta tenuis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It should be grown in well-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Alatoseta tenuis

Alatoseta tenuis can be found in the Mediterranean region, primarily in Spain, Italy, and Morocco.

Alatoseta tenuis FAQ

What type of plant is Alatoseta tenuis?

Alatoseta tenuis is a species of herb in the Asteraceae family.

Where is Alatoseta tenuis native to?

Alatoseta tenuis is native to South America.

What are the characteristics of Alatoseta tenuis?

Alatoseta tenuis is an herb that grows up to 1 m tall and has white flowers with yellow centers.

Species in the Alatoseta genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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