Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pentachaeta
ID:
129677

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Small

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. 1295, 1341 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129006



Common Names

  • Pentachaeta Thyme
  • Thymeleaf Daisy
  • Pentachaeta


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Synonyms

  • Hymenatherum berlandieri DC. [unknown]
  • Hymenatherum pentachaetum DC. [unknown]
  • Dyssodia wootonii S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Dyssodia pentachaeta B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Dyssodia pentachaeta pentachaeta [unknown]
  • Thymophylla pentachaeta pentachaeta [unknown]
  • Dyssodia pentachaeta pentachaeta [unknown]

Description

Thymophylla pentachaeta (also called Five-Awn Thymophylla, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to North America, and is found in grasslands and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thymophylla pentachaeta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Thymophylla pentachaeta var. hartwegii (A.Gray) Strother
Thymophylla pentachaeta var. belenidium (DC.) Strother
Thymophylla pentachaeta var. puberula (Rydb.) Strother

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thymophylla pentachaeta is small and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymophylla pentachaeta is a perennial herb native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Thymophylla pentachaeta

Thymophylla pentachaeta is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.

Thymophylla pentachaeta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymophylla pentachaeta?

Thymophylla pentachaeta

Where is Thymophylla pentachaeta found?

It is found in the southwestern United States.

What is the growth habit of Thymophylla pentachaeta?

It is an herbaceous perennial with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem.

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-89957: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.