Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
121965

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 392 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121294



Common Names

  • Osmadenia Tenella
  • Tenella Osmadenia
  • Osmadenia


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Description

Osmadenia tenella (also called Small-flowered osmadenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to southern Africa, but it is widely naturalized in other parts of the world. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Osmadenia tenella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach pains.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Osmadenia tenella has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are hairy and gray-green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osmadenia tenella is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer.

Where to Find Osmadenia tenella

Osmadenia tenella is native to the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Osmadenia tenella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osmadenia tenella?

Osmadenia tenella

What is the common name of Osmadenia tenella?

Sea lavender

What is the habitat of Osmadenia tenella?

It is found in coastal areas of the Mediterranean, Black Sea, and Atlantic Ocean

Species in the Osmadenia 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-8252: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.