Status:
valid
Authors:
Rydb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 34(2): 173 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023740
Common Names
- Thymophylla tenuifolia
- Slenderleaf Thymophylla
- Slender-Leaved Thymophylla
Synonyms
- Dyssodia diffusa (A.Gray) B.L.Rob. [unknown]
- Thymophylla diffusa Rydb. [unknown]
- Dyssodia tenuifolia Loes. [unknown]
- Dyssodia neaei B.L.Rob. [unknown]
- Hymenatherum boeberoides A.Gray [unknown]
- Hymenatherum diffusum A.Gray [unknown]
- Hymenatherum tenuifolium Cass. [unknown]
- Dyssodia diffusa L.Robinson [unknown]
- Hymenatherum neaei DC. [unknown]
- Pectis acicularis D.Don ex Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
Description
Thymophylla tenuifolia (also called Tenuifolia Thymophylla, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. It is characterized by its long, narrow leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in rocky, dry and sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Thymophylla tenuifolia is used as a medicinal plant and is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thymophylla tenuifolia is yellow with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thymophylla tenuifolia is a perennial plant that is grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate space between plants.
Where to Find Thymophylla tenuifolia
Thymophylla tenuifolia can be found in the southwestern United States, including California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Thymophylla tenuifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymophylla tenuifolia?
Thymophylla tenuifolia
What is the common name of Thymophylla tenuifolia?
Slenderleaf false pennyroyal
What is the natural habitat of Thymophylla tenuifolia?
Grassy meadows and disturbed sites
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,