Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tetrameres
ID:
65260

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) Strother

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 26: 192, map (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064589



Common Names

  • Tetradymia
  • Tetrameres
  • Four-ray Tetradymia


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Synonyms

  • Tetradymia comosa tetrameres S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Tetradymia tetrameres (also called 'Four-rayed Tetradymia', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It typically grows in dry, open habitats and has small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tetradymia tetrameres is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and to reduce fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetradymia tetrameres is a yellow, daisy-like flower with many petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetradymia tetrameres is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Fertilize the plant in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Tetradymia tetrameres

Tetradymia tetrameres is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Tetradymia tetrameres FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetradymia tetrameres?

Tetradymia tetrameres

What is the common name of Tetradymia tetrameres?

Tetrameres Tetradymia

What is the growth habit of Tetradymia tetrameres?

It is an annual herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.

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-21540: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
John Lance Strother (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strother' in the authors string.