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
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.
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 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,