Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
manicatum
ID:
65848

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 19: 744 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065177



Common Names

  • Tetrachyron manicatum
  • Tetrachyron
  • Manicatum


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Description

Tetrachyron manicatum (also called Mexican Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows to a height of 0.5 to 1 meter and has a woody stem. The leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and have spiny margins. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, scrublands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrachyron manicatum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as digestive disorders and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetrachyron manicatum has yellow flowers with a single yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrachyron manicatum is a perennial plant which can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best cultivated in a sunny position in a well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay soils, but prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline soil.

Where to Find Tetrachyron manicatum

Tetrachyron manicatum is native to the western United States, primarily in the Rocky Mountains and the Great Basin.

Tetrachyron manicatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetrachyron manicatum?

Tetrachyron manicatum

What type of plant is Tetrachyron manicatum?

It is an annual herb

Where is Tetrachyron manicatum found?

It is found in 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,