Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tanguensis
ID:
25225

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.R.Drumm.) W.W.Sm. & J.Small

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Trans. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh 27: 120 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024554



Common Names

  • Cavea tanguensis
  • Tangu Cavea
  • Tangu Fluffgrass


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea tanguensis J.R.Drumm. [unknown]

Description

Cavea tanguensis (also called Tangua cavea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in desert and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cavea tanguensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dried flower in floral arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cavea tanguensis are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, yellow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cavea tanguensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cavea tanguensis

Cavea tanguensis is native to the Tangua region of Brazil.

Cavea tanguensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cavea tanguensis?

Cavea tanguensis

What is the common name of Cavea tanguensis?

Tango Cavea

What is the habitat of Cavea tanguensis?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

Species in the Cavea 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-123725: Based on the initial data import
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
James Ramsay Drummond (1851-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Drumm.' in the authors string.
James Small (1889-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Small' in the authors string.