Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Turner) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 71(2): 129 (1991): (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018617
Common Names
- Vandevenderorum Tomentaurum
- Tomentaurum Vandevenderorum
- Tomentaurum
Description
Tomentaurum vandevenderorum (also called Vandevender's woolly-heads, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a thick, woolly stem and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy areas and can be found in deserts, grasslands, and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tomentaurum vandevenderorum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tomentaurum vandevenderorum has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tomentaurum vandevenderorum is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Once established, Tomentaurum vandevenderorum requires full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Tomentaurum vandevenderorum
Tomentaurum vandevenderorum is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Tomentaurum vandevenderorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tomentaurum vandevenderorum?
Tomentaurum vandevenderorum
What is the common name of Tomentaurum vandevenderorum?
Vandevender's Tomentaurum
What is the natural habitat of Tomentaurum vandevenderorum?
Dry, rocky slopes and grasslands
Species in the Tomentaurum genus
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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,