Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tenellum
ID:
115002

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) Paul G.Wilson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 7 1989

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114331

Common Names

  • Tenellum's Erymophyllum
  • Tenellum's Aster
  • Erymophyllum tenellum

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Synonyms

  • Helipterum gracile (A.Gray) Benth. [unknown]
  • Argyrocome tenellum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Helipterum tenellum Turcz. [unknown]
  • Helipterum tenellum A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Erymophyllum tenellum (also called 'Delicate Erymophyllum', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erymophyllum tenellum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat colds, coughs, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erymophyllum tenellum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erymophyllum tenellum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that typically grows to only 4” tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It features small, white daisy-like flowers (to 1/2” diameter) with yellow center disks and white ray florets. Flowers appear in spring. Narrow, linear, gray-green leaves (to 1/2” wide) are arranged in a basal rosette. Cultivation and propagation: Erymophyllum tenellum prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Erymophyllum tenellum

Erymophyllum tenellum is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Erymophyllum tenellum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erymophyllum tenellum?

Erymophyllum tenellum

What is the common name of Erymophyllum tenellum?

Slender erymophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Erymophyllum tenellum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-75833: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.