Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chimalapanum
ID:
8020

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 88(1): 123 (-126; fig. 1) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007349



Common Names

  • Tetrachyron Chimalapanum
  • Mexican Thistle
  • Mexican Globe Thistle


Searching for Tetrachyron chimalapanum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Vellozia peripherica (also called Peripheral Vellozia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Velloziaceae family. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with a stemless, grass-like habit. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in moist, tropical forests. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along the edges of streams and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrachyron chimalapanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetrachyron chimalapanum has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

Searching for Tetrachyron chimalapanum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrachyron chimalapanum is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in spring and lightly covered with soil.

Where to Find Tetrachyron chimalapanum

Tetrachyron chimalapanum is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Tetrachyron chimalapanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetrachyron chimalapanum?

Tetrachyron chimalapanum

What is the common name of Tetrachyron chimalapanum?

Chimalapan Tetrachyron

What is the family of Tetrachyron chimalapanum?

Asteraceae

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,