Metalasia tenuifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
69291
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 253 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068620
Common Names
- Metalasia tenuifolia
- Slender Metalasia
- Slender-leaved Metalasia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Metalasia tenuifolia (also called Dwarf Metalasia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, grey-green leaves and grows in rocky areas and in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Metalasia tenuifolia is a popular ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is drought tolerant and can attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Metalasia tenuifolia is white, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with broad, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Metalasia tenuifolia is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of the rootstock should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Metalasia tenuifolia
Metalasia tenuifolia can be found in South Africa.
Metalasia tenuifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Metalasia tenuifolia?
Metalasia tenuifolia
What type of plant is Metalasia tenuifolia?
It is a shrub
Where is Metalasia tenuifolia found?
It is found in South Africa
Species in the Metalasia genus
Metalasia capitata, Metalasia calcicola, Metalasia galpinii, Metalasia muraltiifolia, Metalasia fastigiata, Metalasia quinqueflora, Metalasia dregeana, Metalasia umbelliformis, Metalasia agathosmoides, Metalasia bodkinii, Metalasia rhoderiodes, Metalasia pungens, Metalasia oligocephala, Metalasia erubescens, Metalasia juniperoides, Metalasia divergens, Metalasia cymbifolia, Metalasia montana, Metalasia rogersii, Metalasia alfredii, Metalasia pallida, Metalasia densa, Metalasia humilis, Metalasia serrata, Metalasia erectifolia, Metalasia plicata, Metalasia seriphiifolia, Metalasia brevifolia, Metalasia octoflora, Metalasia acuta, Metalasia tenuis, Metalasia confusa, Metalasia cephalotes, Metalasia tenuifolia, Metalasia tricolor, Metalasia lichtensteinii, Metalasia pulcherrima, Metalasia albescens, Metalasia cephalotes, Metalasia riparia, Metalasia adunca, Metalasia trivialis, Metalasia muricata, Metalasia aurea, Metalasia massonii, Metalasia distans, Metalasia luteola, Metalasia pulchella, Metalasia phillipsii, Metalasia strictifolia,
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-25469: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.