Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tenellum
ID:
71002

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Afr. 33(7:2): 44 (1983) (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070331



Common Names

  • Troglophyton
  • Tenellum Moss
  • Fairy Moss


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Description

Troglophyton tenellum (also called Dwarf Horsetail, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with yellow flowers that grows in North America. It is found in moist woodlands, streambanks, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Troglophyton tenellum is used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Troglophyton tenellum is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Troglophyton tenellum is a perennial plant native to the southwestern United States. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated from cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Troglophyton tenellum

Troglophyton tenellum can be found in the western United States and Mexico.

Troglophyton tenellum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Troglophyton tenellum?

Troglophyton tenellum

What is the common name of Troglophyton tenellum?

Slender-leaved cudweed

What is the family of Troglophyton tenellum?

Asteraceae

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-27135: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.