Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tridens
ID:
91075

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.A.Cooke) Lander

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 6(1): 64 (1987): (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090404



Common Names

  • Tridens Minuria
  • Minuria tridens
  • Tridens Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Olearia tridens D.A.Cooke [unknown]

Description

Minuria tridens (also called Three-toothed Minuria, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a hairy stem and small, white flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Minuria tridens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Minuria tridens has small, yellow flowers with five petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Minuria tridens is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and place them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Minuria tridens

Minuria tridens can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Minuria tridens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Minuria tridens?

Minuria tridens

What is the common name of Minuria tridens?

Three-toothed minuria

What type of plant is Minuria tridens?

Perennial herb

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

Nicholas Lander (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lander' in the authors string.
David Alan Cooke (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Cooke' in the authors string.