Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
scaposa
ID:
10465

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 3(18): 266 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009794



Common Names

  • Scaposa Four-nerve Daisy
  • Tetraneuris Scaposa
  • Scaposa Four-nerve


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Synonyms

  • Ptilepida scaposa (DC.) Britton [unknown]
  • Tetraneuris stenophylla Rydb. [unknown]
  • Picradenia scaposa (DC.) Britton [unknown]
  • Actinella scaposa DC. [unknown]
  • Actinea scaposa Kittell [unknown]
  • Gaillardia roemeriana Scheele [unknown]
  • Hymenoxys glabra (Nutt.) Shinners [unknown]
  • Actinella scaposa (DC.) Nutt. [unknown]
  • Tetraneuris fastigiata Greene [unknown]
  • Actinea scaposa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tetraneuris angustifolia Rydb. [unknown]
  • Rydbergia glabrata Greene [unknown]
  • Tetraneuris angustata Greene [unknown]
  • Hymenoxys scaposa (DC.) K.F.Parker [unknown]
  • Actinea scaposa scaposa [unknown]
  • Tetraneuris scaposa scaposa [unknown]
  • Actinella scaposa scaposa [unknown]
  • Hymenoxys scaposa villosa Shinners [unknown]
  • Actinella scaposa linearis Nutt. [unknown]
  • Tetraneuris scaposa villosa (Shinners) Shinners [unknown]
  • Cephalophora scaposa DC. [unknown]
  • Hymenoxys scaposa linearis (Nutt.) K.F.Parker [unknown]
  • Tetraneuris scaposa linearis (Nutt.) K.F.Parker [unknown]
  • Actinella scaposa glabra (Nutt.) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Hymenoxys scaposa glabra (Nutt.) K.F.Parker [unknown]
  • Tetraneuris linearis Greene [unknown]
  • Actinella glabra Nutt. [unknown]
  • Actinella lanuginosa Buckley [unknown]
  • Tetraneuris glabra Greene [unknown]

Description

Tetraneuris scaposa (also called Stemless Four-nerve Daisy, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to North America and grows in dry, sunny habitats such as prairies, open woodlands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tetraneuris scaposa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tetraneuris scaposa var. argyrocaulon (K.F.Parker) K.F.Parker

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetraneuris scaposa is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetraneuris scaposa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or autumn and replant in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Tetraneuris scaposa

Tetraneuris scaposa is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Tetraneuris scaposa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetraneuris scaposa?

Tetraneuris scaposa

What is the common name of Tetraneuris scaposa?

Stemless Four-nerve Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Tetraneuris scaposa?

Dry, rocky slopes and canyons

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-109488: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.