Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 25(3): 123. 1898 [19 Mar 1898]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025237
Common Names
- Tetradymia filifolia
- Threadleaf Horsebrush
- Threadleaf Tetradymia
Description
Tetradymia filifolia (also called Threadleaf Tetradymia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the western United States, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tetradymia filifolia is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food for wildlife, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetradymia filifolia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetradymia filifolia is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers dry, well-drained soil and full sun. It is frost tolerant and can tolerate light shade. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Tetradymia filifolia
Tetradymia filifolia can be found in dry, open areas such as roadsides and meadows in the western United States.
Tetradymia filifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetradymia filifolia?
Tetradymia filifolia
What type of plant is Tetradymia filifolia?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant
Where is Tetradymia filifolia found?
It is found in the western United States
Species in the Tetradymia genus
Tetradymia comosa,
Tetradymia filifolia,
Tetradymia spinosa,
Tetradymia axillaris,
Tetradymia argyraea,
Tetradymia tetrameres,
Tetradymia glabrata,
Tetradymia permixta,
Tetradymia canescens,
Tetradymia nuttallii,
Tetradymia stenolepis,
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,