Simsia tenuis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
59674
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 49: 380 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059003
Common Names
- Simsia Tenuis
- Slender Simsia
- Tall Simsia
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- Encelia tenuis Fernald [unknown]
Description
Simsia tenuis (also called Slender Simsia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and slender leaves. It is native to North America, and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Simsia tenuis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Simsia tenuis has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Simsia tenuis is a perennial herb native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Simsia tenuis
Simsia tenuis is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, rocky areas, and open woodlands. It is also found in parts of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe.
Simsia tenuis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Simsia tenuis?
Simsia tenuis
What is the common name of Simsia tenuis?
Tenuis Simsia
What type of plant is Simsia tenuis?
It is an herb
Species in the Simsia genus
Simsia pastoensis, Simsia hintonii, Simsia villasenorii, Simsia fruticulosa, Simsia lagasceiformis, Simsia steyermarkii, Simsia chaseae, Simsia tenuis, Simsia spooneri, Simsia holwayi, Simsia ghiesbreghtii, Simsia cronquistii, Simsia subsetosa, Simsia santarosensis, Simsia molinae, Simsia sanguinea, Simsia dombeyana, Simsia foetida, Simsia calva, Simsia jamaicensis, Simsia eurylepis, Simsia annectens, Simsia amplexicaulis, Simsia sylvicola, Simsia setosa, Simsia bicentenarialis, Simsia benziorum, Simsia ovata, Simsia rhombifolia,
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-16100: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.