Status:
valid
Authors:
Pursh
Source:
gcc
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept. 2: 742 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088677
Common Names
- Ten-leaf Hymenopappus
- Hymenopappus
- Hymenopappus tenuifolius
Description
Hymenopappus tenuifolius (also called slender-leaved hymenopappus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the western United States and typically grows in dry, rocky soils. It is an annual herb with an erect stem and a rosette of leaves that are oblong-lanceolate in shape. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are achenes.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenopappus tenuifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenopappus tenuifolius has yellow flowers with 4-7 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenopappus tenuifolius is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clumps or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require regular fertilizing.
Where to Find Hymenopappus tenuifolius
Hymenopappus tenuifolius is native to North America and can be found in dry, open areas.
Hymenopappus tenuifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenopappus tenuifolius?
Hymenopappus tenuifolius
What type of plant is Hymenopappus tenuifolius?
Hymenopappus tenuifolius is a perennial herb.
Where is Hymenopappus tenuifolius found?
Hymenopappus tenuifolius is found in the southwestern United States.
Species in the Hymenopappus genus
Hymenopappus filifolius,
Hymenopappus scabiosaeus,
Hymenopappus newberryi,
Hymenopappus hintoniorum,
Hymenopappus radiatus,
Hymenopappus glandulosus,
Hymenopappus flavomarginatus,
Hymenopappus mexicanus,
Hymenopappus artemisiifolius,
Hymenopappus biennis,
Hymenopappus carrizoanus,
Hymenopappus tenuifolius,
Hymenopappus flavescens,
Hymenopappus carrii,
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,