Status:
valid
Authors:
Payson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Univ. Wyoming Publ. Sci., Bot. 1: 105 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086126
Common Names
- Permixta Tetradymia
- Tetradymia Permixta
- Permixta Tetradymia
Description
Tetradymia permixta (also called Mixed Tetradymia, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and small, narrow leaves. It is native to the western United States and grows in rocky areas and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Tetradymia permixta is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin conditions and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetradymia permixta is a yellow-green head of small, tubular florets. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are short and have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetradymia permixta is a perennial plant that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn. The seed should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in spring.
Where to Find Tetradymia permixta
Tetradymia permixta is native to the western United States and can be found in sagebrush and grassland habitats.
Tetradymia permixta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetradymia permixta?
Tetradymia permixta
What is the natural habitat of Tetradymia permixta?
It is native to the western United States.
What are the uses of Tetradymia permixta?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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,