Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenerrima
ID:
11687

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell. & Tate) J.M.Black

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Flora of South Australia 4 1929

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011016



Common Names

  • Basedowia Tenerrima
  • Tenerrima Basedowia
  • Basedowia


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Synonyms

  • Basedowia helichrysoides E.Pritz. [unknown]
  • Humea tenerrima F.Muell. & Tate [unknown]
  • Calomeria tenerrima (F.Muell. & Tate) Heine [unknown]

Description

Basedowia tenerrima (also called 'soft-leaf basedowia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and soft leaves. It is native to Australia and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Basedowia tenerrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Basedowia tenerrima is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Basedowia tenerrima is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clumps in early spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 7-10.

Where to Find Basedowia tenerrima

Basedowia tenerrima is native to Australia.

Basedowia tenerrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Basedowia tenerrima?

Basedowia tenerrima

What is the common name of Basedowia tenerrima?

Tenerrima Basedowia

What is the natural habitat of Basedowia tenerrima?

It is found in the temperate regions of Australia.

Species in the Basedowia 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-110675: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.
Ralph Tate (1840-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tate' in the authors string.