Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
variifolia
ID:
69018

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 6: 396 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068347



Common Names

  • Variegated Tourneuxia
  • Tourneuxia Variifolia
  • Variegated Tourneuxia Oaxacana


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Synonyms

  • Tourneuxia variifolia variifolia [unknown]
  • Tourneuxia variifolia bellidifolia Sauvage [unknown]

Description

Tourneuxia variifolia (also called Variable-leaved Tourneuxia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons. Its leaves are small, ovate, and have a grayish-green color.

Uses & Benefits

Tourneuxia variifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tourneuxia variifolia is a small, yellow-green, tubular flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tourneuxia variifolia is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the root clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame, and the seedlings should be transplanted in the following spring.

Where to Find Tourneuxia variifolia

Tourneuxia variifolia is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Tourneuxia variifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tourneuxia variifolia?

Tourneuxia variifolia

What is the natural habitat of Tourneuxia variifolia?

Mountain meadows

What is the typical height of Tourneuxia variifolia?

Up to 0.5 m

Species in the Tourneuxia genus

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-252: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.