Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gypsophila
ID:
31693

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Turner) Strother

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Sida 11(4): 377. 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031022



Common Names

  • Thymophylla Gypsophila
  • Gypsophila Thymophylla
  • Gypsum Daisy


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Description

Thymophylla gypsophila (also called Gypsum Daisy, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the United States. It has a clumping habit, with multiple stems that grow up to 1 foot tall. Its leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, and its flowers are yellow and clustered in a spike. It grows in dry, sandy soils, such as those found in deserts and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Thymophylla gypsophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thymophylla gypsophila has small yellow flower heads that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymophylla gypsophila is an annual plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate by seed, and can be grown from cuttings. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Thymophylla gypsophila

Thymophylla gypsophila can be found in the dry regions of Mexico and the southwestern United States.

Thymophylla gypsophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymophylla gypsophila?

Thymophylla gypsophila

What is the common name of Thymophylla gypsophila?

Gypseous Fleabane

What is the family of Thymophylla gypsophila?

Asteraceae

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-130006: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
John Lance Strother (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strother' in the authors string.