Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
omissum
ID:
1316537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rzed. & Calderón

Source:
ipni

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 84: 2 (-5; fig. 1) (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328991



Common Names

  • Tetrachyron Omissum
  • Omitted Tetrachyron
  • Omitted Tetrachyron Tree


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Description

Tetrachyron omissum (also called 'Omitted tetrachyron', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrachyron omissum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetrachyron omissum has small white flowers. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrachyron omissum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels.

Where to Find Tetrachyron omissum

Tetrachyron omissum can be found in the temperate grasslands of North America.

Tetrachyron omissum FAQ

What is the common name of Tetrachyron omissum?

Omitted Tetrachyron

What is the growth habit of Tetrachyron omissum?

It is an evergreen shrub

What is the native range of Tetrachyron omissum?

It is native to India

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

Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.
Graciela Calderón (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Calderón' in the authors string.