Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
concinna
ID:
63830

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Strother

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063159



Common Names

  • Thymophylla concinna
  • Concinna Fleabane
  • Thymophylla Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Boeberastrum concinnum Rydb. [unknown]
  • Hymenatherum concinnum A.Gray [unknown]
  • Dyssodia concinna (A.Gray) B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Thymophylla concinna (also called Slender Horseweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thymophylla concinna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thymophylla concinna has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymophylla concinna can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require adequate light and moisture for successful propagation.

Where to Find Thymophylla concinna

Thymophylla concinna is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, sandy soils and full sun.

Thymophylla concinna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymophylla concinna?

Thymophylla concinna

What is the common name of Thymophylla concinna?

Concinnous Thymophylla

Where is Thymophylla concinna native to?

Mexico

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-20139: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Lance Strother (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strother' in the authors string.