Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jeps.) B.G.Baldwin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Novon 9(4): 469 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030419
Common Names
- Minthorn's Tarweed
- Minthorn's Deinandra
- Minthorn's Groundsel
Synonyms
- Hemizonia minthornii Jeps. [unknown]
Description
Deinandra minthornii (also called 'Minthorn's Tarplant', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central and South America. It is a low-growing plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Deinandra minthornii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Deinandra minthornii is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deinandra minthornii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Regular watering is necessary to keep the soil moist. Fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Deinandra minthornii
Deinandra minthornii is native to California and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Deinandra minthornii FAQ
What is the growth rate of Deinandra minthornii?
Deinandra minthornii is a slow-growing species that can reach up to 0.5 m in height.
What is the ideal soil type for Deinandra minthornii?
Deinandra minthornii prefers moist, well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
What is the ideal temperature for Deinandra minthornii?
Deinandra minthornii prefers temperatures between 10-20°C.
Species in the Deinandra genus
Deinandra bacigalupii,
Deinandra streetsii,
Deinandra mohavensis,
Deinandra greeneana,
Deinandra pallida,
Deinandra pentactis,
Deinandra martirensis,
Deinandra lobbii,
Deinandra minthornii,
Deinandra corymbosa,
Deinandra paniculata,
Deinandra increscens,
Deinandra floribunda,
Deinandra conjugens,
Deinandra fasciculata,
Deinandra halliana,
Deinandra frutescens,
Deinandra clementina,
Deinandra palmeri,
Deinandra arida,
Deinandra kelloggii,
Deinandra peninsularis,
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,