Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tweediei
ID:
82069

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


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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.

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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 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-37946: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.