Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greenm.) Villaseñor & Strother
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 14(4): 537. 1989
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090795
Common Names
- Tuxtla pittieri
- Argentine tuxtla
- Uruguayan tuxtla
Synonyms
- Otopappus pittieri (Greenm.) B.L.Turner [unknown]
- Zexmenia pittieri Greenm. [unknown]
Description
Tuxtla pittieri (also called Pittier's Tuxtla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a perennial herb with a woody stem and an upright habit. The leaves are ovate in shape and are covered in white hairs. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are achenes.
Uses & Benefits
Tuxtla pittieri is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible and can be used in salads.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tuxtla pittieri has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tuxtla pittieri is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Tuxtla pittieri
Tuxtla pittieri is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and scrublands.
Tuxtla pittieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tuxtla pittieri?
Tuxtla pittieri
What is the family of Tuxtla pittieri?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Tuxtla pittieri?
Mexico
Species in the Tuxtla 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,