Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hintoniorum
ID:
44793

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 79: 317 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044122



Common Names

  • Desmanthodium hintoniorum
  • Hinton's Desmanthodium
  • Hinton's Needle-grass


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Description

Desmanthodium hintoniorum (also called Hinton's daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows to a height of about 1 foot. It is found in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas, and prefers sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Desmanthodium hintoniorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmanthodium hintoniorum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmanthodium hintoniorum is a perennial grass native to the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico. It is a low-growing, clumping grass with narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Desmanthodium hintoniorum

Desmanthodium hintoniorum is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, shrublands, and open woodlands.

Desmanthodium hintoniorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmanthodium hintoniorum?

Desmanthodium hintoniorum

What is the common name of Desmanthodium hintoniorum?

Hinton's Feathergrass

What is the habitat of Desmanthodium hintoniorum?

Dry, rocky hillsides and grasslands

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-142680: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.