Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
29237

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 360 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028566



Common Names

  • Tetradymia spinosa
  • Spinosa Tetradymia
  • Spinosa Horsebrush


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Synonyms

  • Lagothamnus ambiguus Nutt. [unknown]
  • Tetradymia spinosa spinosa [unknown]
  • Lagothamnus microphyllus Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Tetradymia spinosa (also called Spiny Tetradymia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to western North America and is commonly found in dry, open habitats. Its leaves are linear to oblanceolate, and its flowers are yellow and daisy-like.

Uses & Benefits

Tetradymia spinosa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a natural mulch and for its anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetradymia spinosa is a small yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem and a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetradymia spinosa is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Tetradymia spinosa

Tetradymia spinosa is native to the western United States and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Tetradymia spinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetradymia spinosa?

Tetradymia spinosa

What is the common name of Tetradymia spinosa?

Spiny tetradymia

Where is Tetradymia spinosa 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-127609: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.