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
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.
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 Tessaria 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,