Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
47620

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tineo) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
244 1838

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046949



Common Names

  • Andryala
  • Tenuifolia
  • Andryala tenuifolia


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Synonyms

  • Rothia tenuifolia Tineo [unknown]
  • Andryala tenuifolia tenuifolia [unknown]

Description

Andryala tenuifolia (also called Andryala, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Andryala tenuifolia is used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal herb to treat skin infections, digestive issues, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andryala tenuifolia has small yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andryala tenuifolia is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or by division of the root clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, and the seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. Division of the root clumps can be done in spring or autumn. The divided clumps should be replanted immediately.

Where to Find Andryala tenuifolia

Andryala tenuifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in open grasslands and scrublands.

Andryala tenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andryala tenuifolia?

Andryala tenuifolia

What is the common name of Andryala tenuifolia?

Slender-leaved Andryala

What is the natural habitat of Andryala tenuifolia?

It is found in dry, rocky places in the western United States.

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,

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Vincenzo Tineo (1791-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tineo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:176678-1: Based on the initial data import