Status:
valid
Authors:
Lag.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl. : 25 (1816)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117993
Common Names
- Thymophylla setifolia
- Setifolia Thymophylla
- Setifolia False Buttonweed
Synonyms
- Dyssodia setifolia B.L.Rob. [unknown]
- Hymenatherum setifolium setifolium [unknown]
- Hymenatherum setifolium A.Gray [unknown]
- Thymophylla setifolia setifolia [unknown]
- Dyssodia setifolia setifolia [unknown]
Description
Thymophylla setifolia (also called Bristly Thymophylla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, grassy habitats. It is a perennial herb with small, linear leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Thymophylla setifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues and respiratory problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Thymophylla setifolia var. radiata (A.Gray) Strother
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thymophylla setifolia is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thymophylla setifolia is an annual herb that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed.
Where to Find Thymophylla setifolia
Thymophylla setifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.
Thymophylla setifolia FAQ
What type of plant is Thymophylla setifolia?
Thymophylla setifolia is a species of flowering plant in the aster family.
What is the native range of Thymophylla setifolia?
Thymophylla setifolia is native to South America.
What are the uses of Thymophylla setifolia?
Thymophylla setifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Species in the Thymophylla genus
Thymophylla gentryi,
Thymophylla mutica,
Thymophylla tenuifolia,
Thymophylla gypsophila,
Thymophylla acerosa,
Thymophylla tenuiloba,
Thymophylla micropoides,
Thymophylla concinna,
Thymophylla tephroleuca,
Thymophylla aurea,
Thymophylla aurantiaca,
Thymophylla setifolia,
Thymophylla pentachaeta,
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,