Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tenue
ID:
1652

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) E.E.Schill. & Panero

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 140(1): 74 (2002).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000981



Common Names

  • Tenuous Hymenostephium
  • Tenuous Hymenostephium
  • Tenuous Hymenostephium


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Description

Hymenostephium tenue (also called Slender Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenostephium tenue is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenostephium tenue is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenostephium tenue is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean. It is best propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Hymenostephium tenue

Hymenostephium tenue can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Hymenostephium tenue FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenostephium tenue?

Hymenostephium tenue

What is the common name of Hymenostephium tenue?

Slender Hymenostephium

What is the natural habitat of Hymenostephium tenue?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region

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

IPNI record: 1171476-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001417725
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
Edward E. Schilling (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.E.Schill.' in the authors string.