Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
integrifolia
ID:
60892

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. Fl. Peruv. Chil. 1: 213. 1798 [late Dec 1798]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060221



Common Names

  • Integrifolia Tessaria
  • Tessaria
  • Integrifolia


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Synonyms

  • Conyza riparia Kunth [unknown]
  • Phalacromesus riparia (Kunth) Cass. ex B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
  • Gynheteria incana Spreng. [unknown]
  • Gynheteria salicifolia Willd. ex Less. [unknown]
  • Tessaria mucronata DC. [unknown]
  • Tessaria ambigua ambigua [unknown]
  • Tessaria dentata Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Gynheteria dentata Spreng. [unknown]
  • Tessaria ambigua DC. [unknown]
  • Tessaria integrifolia integrifolia [unknown]
  • Tessaria ambigua uniflora Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Tessaria integrifolia obtusifolia Hassl. [unknown]
  • Tessaria absinthioides ambigua (DC.) R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Tessaria absinthoides Griseb. [unknown]
  • Tessaria integrifolia polyandra Cabrera [unknown]
  • Phalacromesus riparia Cass. [unknown]
  • Tessaria legitima DC. [unknown]

Description

Tessaria integrifolia (also called silverleaf tansy, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has small, yellow flowers and is native to western North America. It is found in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tessaria integrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tessaria integrifolia has a flower with white petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tessaria integrifolia is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall. Division can be done in spring or fall. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Tessaria integrifolia

Tessaria integrifolia is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and chaparral.

Tessaria integrifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Tessaria integrifolia?

Common names of Tessaria integrifolia include desert saltbush, desert greasewood, and desert tasajillo.

What is the natural habitat of Tessaria integrifolia?

Tessaria integrifolia is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in dry, sandy soils.

What are the uses of Tessaria integrifolia?

Tessaria integrifolia is used as a drought-tolerant ornamental plant, and its leaves and stems are used for fodder for livestock.

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-17281: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.