Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
acerosa
ID:
35099

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Strother

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Sida 11(4): 376. 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034428



Common Names

  • Thymophylla Acerosa
  • Acerosa
  • Thymophylla


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Description

Thymophylla acerosa (also called Acerose Thymophylla, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces solitary flower heads on long stalks. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Thymophylla acerosa is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a spreading habit. It has small, daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow, orange, and white. It is often used in rock gardens, borders, and flower beds, and is a great choice for erosion control on slopes and banks. The foliage is attractive and can be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thymophylla acerosa has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymophylla acerosa is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and placed in a moist, well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Thymophylla acerosa

Thymophylla acerosa is native to North and South America.

Thymophylla acerosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymophylla acerosa?

Thymophylla acerosa

What is the common name of Thymophylla acerosa?

Acerose Thymophylla

What is the habitat of Thymophylla acerosa?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in Central America.

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-133287: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
John Lance Strother (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strother' in the authors string.