Status:
valid
Authors:
H.M.Hall
Source:
gcc
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 3: 256. 1907
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018312
Common Names
- Slender Stephanomeria
- Stephanomeria tenuifolia
- Slender Wirelettuce
Synonyms
- Prenanthes tenuifolia Torr. [unknown]
- Stephanomeria wrightii A.Gray [unknown]
- Ptiloria myrioclada (D.C.Eaton) Greene [unknown]
- Ptiloria tenuifolia Raf. [unknown]
- Lygodesmia wrightii (A.Gray) Shinners [unknown]
- Ptiloria neomexicana Greene [unknown]
- Lygodesmia minor Hook. [unknown]
- Ptiloria tenuifolia tenuifolia [unknown]
- Ptiloria tenuifolia tenuifolia [unknown]
- Stephanomeria tenuifolia tenuifolia [unknown]
- Prenanthes minor Steud. [unknown]
- Ptiloria wrightii (A.Gray) Greene [unknown]
- Stephanomeria neomexicana (Greene) Cory [unknown]
- Stephanomeria tenuifolia uintaensis Goodrich & S.L.Welsh [unknown]
- Stephanomeria tenuifolia myrioclada (D.C.Eaton) Cronquist [unknown]
- Stephanomeria minor minor [unknown]
- Lygodesmia tenuifolia (Torr.) Shinners [unknown]
- Stephanomeria minor Nutt. [unknown]
- Stephanomeria myrioclada D.C.Eaton [unknown]
Description
Stephanomeria tenuifolia (also called Slender Wirelettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the western United States and is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stephanomeria tenuifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stephanomeria tenuifolia is a white color and has a daisy-like structure. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stephanomeria tenuifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape and to promote flowering.
Where to Find Stephanomeria tenuifolia
Stephanomeria tenuifolia can be found in the western United States, including parts of California, Oregon, and Washington.
Stephanomeria tenuifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stephanomeria tenuifolia?
Stephanomeria tenuifolia
What is the common name of Stephanomeria tenuifolia?
Slender-leaved Wirelettuce
Where is Stephanomeria tenuifolia native to?
Stephanomeria tenuifolia is native to western North America.
Species in the Stephanomeria genus
Stephanomeria fluminea,
Stephanomeria runcinata,
Stephanomeria tenuifolia,
Stephanomeria malheurensis,
Stephanomeria guadalupensis,
Stephanomeria paniculata,
Stephanomeria diegensis,
Stephanomeria mexiae,
Stephanomeria monocephala,
Stephanomeria elata,
Stephanomeria exigua,
Stephanomeria lactucina,
Stephanomeria cichoriacea,
Stephanomeria virgata,
Stephanomeria pauciflora,
Stephanomeria thurberi,
Stephanomeria parryi,
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,