Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tenuipes
ID:
15820

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 58: 264 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015149



Common Names

  • Neomirandea
  • Slender-stalked Neomirandea
  • Tenuipes Neomirandea


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Description

Neomirandea tenuipes (also called White-haired Plume, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Neomirandea tenuipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neomirandea tenuipes is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neomirandea tenuipes is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Neomirandea tenuipes

Neomirandea tenuipes can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Texas and east to Louisiana.

Neomirandea tenuipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neomirandea tenuipes?

Neomirandea tenuipes

What is the family of Neomirandea tenuipes?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Neomirandea tenuipes?

Slender-stalked Neomirandea

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-114658: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.