Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
133324

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) Strother

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Madroño 26: 173 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132653



Common Names

  • Zinnia tenuis
  • Slender Zinnia
  • Slenderleaf Zinnia


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Synonyms

  • Sanvitalia tenuis S.Watson [unknown]

Description

Zinnia tenuis (also called slender zinnia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a single stem with alternate leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Zinnia tenuis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zinnia tenuis has small yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zinnia tenuis is a small annual plant that grows to a height of 12-18 inches. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be sown directly into the garden in spring or early summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Deadheading the flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Zinnia tenuis

Zinnia tenuis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chihuahua, Durango, and Zacatecas.

Zinnia tenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zinnia tenuis?

Zinnia tenuis

What is the common name of Zinnia tenuis?

Slender Zinnia

What is the family of Zinnia tenuis?

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-93489: Based on the initial data import
John Lance Strother (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strother' in the authors string.
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.