Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
exilis
ID:
1831

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.Fitzg.) P.S.Short

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 7(2) 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001160



Common Names

  • Trichanthodium exilis
  • Slender Trichanthodium
  • Slender Feather-Head


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Description

Trichanthodium exilis (also called Slender Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with small purple flowers. It grows in dry, sunny habitats such as rocky slopes and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Trichanthodium exilis is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichanthodium exilis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichanthodium exilis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Trichanthodium exilis

Trichanthodium exilis is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.

Trichanthodium exilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichanthodium exilis?

Trichanthodium exilis

What is the common name of Trichanthodium exilis?

Slender Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Trichanthodium exilis?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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-101102: Based on the initial data import
Philip Sydney Short (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Short' in the authors string.
William Vincent Fitzgerald (1867-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Fitzg.' in the authors string.