Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
grayi
ID:
23970

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klatt) Wussow & Urbatsch

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 4: 315 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023299



Common Names

  • Gray's Tetrachyron
  • Gray's Tetrachyrum
  • Gray's Tetrachryon


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Synonyms

  • Calea grayi Klatt [unknown]
  • Calea tomentosa Gardner [unknown]
  • Calea tomentosa A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Tetrachyron grayi (also called Gray's Tetrachyron, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the United States. It has yellow flowers and grows in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrachyron grayi is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetrachyron grayi is yellow in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrachyron grayi is a perennial plant native to North America. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in spring or autumn when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Tetrachyron grayi

Tetrachyron grayi is native to the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington. It can be found growing in open woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.

Tetrachyron grayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetrachyron grayi?

Tetrachyron grayi

What is the common name of Tetrachyron grayi?

Gray's tetrachyron

What is the natural habitat of Tetrachyron grayi?

It is native to the western United States

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-122516: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.
Lowell Edward Urbatsch (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urbatsch' in the authors string.
James R. Wussow: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wussow' in the authors string.