Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , ser. 2, 4(1): 102 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119830
Common Names
- Wislizen's Thimblehead
- Wislizeni's Thimblehead
- Wislizen's Thimbleweed
Synonyms
- Hymenothrix wislizeni wislizeni [unknown]
Description
Hymenothrix wislizeni (also called 'Wislizen's Hymenothrix', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is found in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenothrix wislizeni is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenothrix wislizeni is a yellow-orange, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenothrix wislizeni is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Hymenothrix wislizeni
Hymenothrix wislizeni is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Hymenothrix wislizeni FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenothrix wislizeni?
Hymenothrix wislizeni
What is the common name of Hymenothrix wislizeni?
Wislizeni's Daisy
Where is Hymenothrix wislizeni found?
Hymenothrix wislizeni is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
Species in the Hymenothrix genus
Hymenothrix greenmanii,
Hymenothrix wrightii,
Hymenothrix wislizeni,
Hymenothrix loomisii,
Hymenothrix palmeri,
Hymenothrix autumnalis,
Hymenothrix biternata,
Hymenothrix dissecta,
Hymenothrix glandulopubescens,
Hymenothrix janakosiana,
Hymenothrix pedata,
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,