Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 51: 520 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061424
Common Names
- Tenuifolius Phoebanthus
- Tenuifolius Sunray
- Tenuifolius Golden Aster
Description
Phoebanthus tenuifolius (also called Phoebanthus tenuifolius, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and leaves that are alternate, lanceolate, and serrate. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Phoebanthus tenuifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phoebanthus tenuifolius has yellow flowers that are star-shaped and have a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings have a white taproot and two cotyledons that are green and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phoebanthus tenuifolius is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Phoebanthus tenuifolius
Phoebanthus tenuifolius can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Phoebanthus tenuifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phoebanthus tenuifolius?
Phoebanthus tenuifolius
What is the common name of Phoebanthus tenuifolius?
Slenderleaf Phoebanthus
What is the natural habitat of Phoebanthus tenuifolius?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Phoebanthus 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,