Thelesperma longipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
6286
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 3(5): 109 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005615
Common Names
- Long-stalked Thelesperma
- Long-stalked Greenthread
- Long-stalked False Dandelion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thelesperma longipes (also called long-stalked thelesperma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the western United States and is commonly found in dry, open areas such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Thelesperma longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other wildlife. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thelesperma longipes has yellow-white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Thelesperma longipes is a perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, sown in spring after the last frost. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps in late summer.
Where to Find Thelesperma longipes
Thelesperma longipes is native to North America and can be found in dry, open woods, thickets, and roadsides.
Thelesperma longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thelesperma longipes?
Thelesperma longipes
What is the common name of Thelesperma longipes?
Long-stalked Thelesperma
What is the natural habitat of Thelesperma longipes?
Grasslands and disturbed areas
Species in the Thelesperma genus
Thelesperma longipes, Thelesperma flavodiscum, Thelesperma graminiformis, Thelesperma scabridulum, Thelesperma megapotamicum, Thelesperma muelleri, Thelesperma megapotamicum, Thelesperma ambiguum, Thelesperma burridgeanum, Thelesperma subaequale, Thelesperma subnudum, Thelesperma simplicifolium, Thelesperma nuecense, Thelesperma filifolium,
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-105402: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.