Thelesperma subaequale - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subaequale
ID:
73306
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 41: 145 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072635
Common Names
- Greenthread
- Prairie-dandelion
- Prairie-daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thelesperma subaequale (also called Subequal Greenthread, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has yellow flower heads that are up to 2 cm in diameter. It is native to North America. It is commonly found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Thelesperma subaequale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It can also be used as a natural dye and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thelesperma subaequale has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thelesperma subaequale is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and mulched to retain moisture. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.
Where to Find Thelesperma subaequale
Thelesperma subaequale can be found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Texas.
Thelesperma subaequale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thelesperma subaequale?
Thelesperma subaequale
What are the common names of Thelesperma subaequale?
Subequal thelesperma
What is the natural habitat of Thelesperma subaequale?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands in the western United States
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-29381: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.