Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook. & Arn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 323 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081398
Common Names
- Tweedie's Hymenoxys
- Hymenoxys tweediei
- Tweedie's Rubberweed
Synonyms
- Actinea tweediei (Hook. & Arn.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Actinella tweediei (Hook. & Arn.) Malme [unknown]
Description
Hymenoxys tweediei (also called Tweedie's hymenoxys, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.5 m. It is native to the western United States and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenoxys tweediei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Hymenoxys tweediei flower is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with bright yellow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenoxys tweediei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate drainage. Once the seedlings are established, transplant them to their permanent location. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and divide the roots into sections. Replant the sections in a sunny location and water them regularly.
Where to Find Hymenoxys tweediei
Hymenoxys tweediei can be found in the mountains of Arizona and New Mexico in the United States.
Hymenoxys tweediei FAQ
What is the growth rate of Hymenoxys tweediei?
Hymenoxys tweediei is a slow-growing plant with a growth rate of about 5-10 cm per year.
What type of soil does Hymenoxys tweediei prefer?
Hymenoxys tweediei prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5.
What is the best way to propagate Hymenoxys tweediei?
The best way to propagate Hymenoxys tweediei is by division or cuttings.
Species in the Hymenoxys genus
Hymenoxys brachyactis,
Hymenoxys grandiflora,
Hymenoxys rusbyi,
Hymenoxys pinetorum,
Hymenoxys subintegra,
Hymenoxys ambigens,
Hymenoxys cabrerae,
Hymenoxys jamesii,
Hymenoxys lemmonii,
Hymenoxys insignis,
Hymenoxys hoopesii,
Hymenoxys odorata,
Hymenoxys tweediei,
Hymenoxys brandegeei,
Hymenoxys anthemoides,
Hymenoxys integrifolia,
Hymenoxys bigelovii,
Hymenoxys helenioides,
Hymenoxys texana,
Hymenoxys robusta,
Hymenoxys integrifolia,
Hymenoxys vaseyi,
Hymenoxys quinquesquamata,
Hymenoxys cooperi,
Hymenoxys anthemoides,
Hymenoxys richardsonii,
Hymenoxys perpygmaea,
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,