Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 28: t. 2781 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094712
Common Names
- Thiseltonia Dyeri
- Dyer's Thiseltonia
- Thiseltonia dyeri
Description
Thiseltonia dyeri (also called Dyer's Thiseltonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It typically grows in dry, open meadows and along roadsides, and has a rosette of basal leaves with yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Thiseltonia dyeri is a species of plant native to South Africa. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. The plant is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thiseltonia dyeri is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a thin stem and a single, round leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thiseltonia dyeri is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It is typically grown from seed, and can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought conditions. It is best grown in areas with mild winters and hot summers.
Where to Find Thiseltonia dyeri
Thiseltonia dyeri is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It can be found growing in moist grasslands, along streams and in marshy areas.
Thiseltonia dyeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thiseltonia dyeri?
Thiseltonia dyeri
What is the common name of Thiseltonia dyeri?
Dyer's Thiseltonia
What is the natural habitat of Thiseltonia dyeri?
Grassy hillsides
Species in the Thiseltonia genus
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,