Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
32994

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 24: 54 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032323



Common Names

  • Malperia
  • Tenuis Malperia
  • Slender Malperia


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Description

Malperia tenuis (also called Slender Malperia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb found in the mountains of Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in the rocky slopes and grasslands of Mexico.

Uses & Benefits

Malperia tenuis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful flower and is known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malperia tenuis is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a dark center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malperia tenuis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Malperia tenuis

Malperia tenuis can be found in the mountains of Sichuan Province in China.

Malperia tenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malperia tenuis?

Malperia tenuis

What is the common name of Malperia tenuis?

Tenuis

What is the habitat of Malperia tenuis?

It is found in dry grasslands and steppes in Central Asia

Species in the Malperia genus

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-131257: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.