Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dodoneifolia
ID:
52350

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 4: 184 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051679



Common Names

  • Tessaria
  • Dodoneifolia
  • Tessaria dodoneifolia


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Description

Tessaria dodoneifolia (also called Dodonaea's tessaria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has white-green flowers and grows in wet mountain forests. It is found in the mountains of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Uses & Benefits

Tessaria dodoneifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tessaria dodoneifolia sub. dodoneifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tessaria dodoneifolia is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tessaria dodoneifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is best grown in well-drained, loamy soil in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Tessaria dodoneifolia

Tessaria dodoneifolia is native to South America and can be found in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas.

Tessaria dodoneifolia FAQ

What type of plant is Tessaria dodoneifolia?

Tessaria dodoneifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Tessaria dodoneifolia found?

Tessaria dodoneifolia is found in South America.

What are the characteristics of Tessaria dodoneifolia?

Tessaria dodoneifolia is an annual herb with yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

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

Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:251515-2: Based on the initial data import