Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
montana
ID:
89146

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dalzell & A.Gibson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Bombay Fl. : 131 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088475



Common Names

  • Mountain Tricholepis
  • Mountain Tarweed
  • Mountain Fleabane


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Description

Tricholepis montana (also called Mountain Tarweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in late summer. It grows in dry, rocky areas, often in meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Tricholepis montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tricholepis montana has small white flowers with yellow centers and four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tricholepis montana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is easily propagated by seed or division. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Tricholepis montana

Tricholepis montana can be found in the western United States.

Tricholepis montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tricholepis montana?

Tricholepis montana

What type of plant is Tricholepis montana?

Tricholepis montana is a shrub

Where is Tricholepis montana found?

Tricholepis montana is found in Mexico

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-4481: Based on the initial data import
Nicol Alexander Dalzell (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalzell' in the authors string.
Alexander Gibson (1800-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gibson' in the authors string.