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
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.
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 Erymophyllum 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,