Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gentryi
ID:
12975

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.C.Johnst.) Strother

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012304



Common Names

  • Thymophylla Gentryi
  • Thymophylla Daisy
  • Gentry's Daisy


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Description

Thymophylla gentryi (also called Gentry's Thymophylla, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico. It has a prostrate stem, reaching up to 30 cm in length. Its leaves are alternate, linear-lanceolate, and have a toothed margin. It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Thymophylla gentryi is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thymophylla gentryi has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymophylla gentryi is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate some drought. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to two months. Division is the preferred method of propagation.

Where to Find Thymophylla gentryi

Thymophylla gentryi is found in the mountains of Mexico and Central America.

Thymophylla gentryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymophylla gentryi?

Thymophylla gentryi

What are the common names of Thymophylla gentryi?

Gentry's Daisy

What is the distribution of Thymophylla gentryi?

It is found in Mexico and 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-111917: Based on the initial data import
John Lance Strother (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strother' in the authors string.
Marshall Conring Johnston (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.Johnst.' in the authors string.