Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gracillima
ID:
73056

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell. & Tate) Paul G.Wilson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8(3) 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072385



Common Names

  • Graceful Thiseltonia
  • Graceful Daisy
  • Graceful Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Humea gracillima F.Muell. & Tate [unknown]

Description

Thiseltonia gracillima (also called Slender Thiseltonia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It is characterized by its yellow flower heads and lanceolate leaves. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands, sagebrush steppes, and mountain meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Thiseltonia gracillima is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thiseltonia gracillima is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thiseltonia gracillima can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require plenty of light and regular watering.

Where to Find Thiseltonia gracillima

Thiseltonia gracillima is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild there.

Thiseltonia gracillima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thiseltonia gracillima?

Thiseltonia gracillima

What is the common name of Thiseltonia gracillima?

Graceful Thiseltonia

What type of plant is Thiseltonia gracillima?

Perennial wildflower

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-29138: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.
Ralph Tate (1840-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tate' in the authors string.