Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
comosa
ID:
21728

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 12: 60. 1877

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021057



Common Names

  • Tetradymia
  • Woolly Tetradymia
  • Woolly Horsebrush


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Description

Tetradymia comosa (also called Bristly Horsebrush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with small white flowers. It is native to western North America and grows in dry, open areas such as sagebrush steppe.

Uses & Benefits

Tetradymia comosa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetradymia comosa has small, white flowers with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a rosette-like structure with hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetradymia comosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be watered regularly. Pruning is not necessary.

Where to Find Tetradymia comosa

Tetradymia comosa is native to western North America and can be found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, sagebrush steppes, and open woodlands. It is also found in parts of Mexico and Canada.

Tetradymia comosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetradymia comosa?

Tetradymia comosa

What is the common name of Tetradymia comosa?

Woolly tetradymia

What is the natural habitat of Tetradymia comosa?

Tetradymia comosa is native to the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

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-120362: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.