Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
gossypina
ID:
1215766

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wooton & Standl.) A.T.Richardson

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Sida 6: 236 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215104



Common Names

  • Tiquilia gossypina
  • Gossypina
  • Tiquilia


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Description

Tiquilia gossypina (also called Cotton-leaf Tiquilia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and produces yellow flowers. It is commonly found in open grasslands, wastelands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tiquilia gossypina is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and sore throats. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tiquilia gossypina is a bright yellow color and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tiquilia gossypina is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Tiquilia gossypina

Tiquilia gossypina is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky soils.

Tiquilia gossypina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tiquilia gossypina?

Tiquilia gossypina

What is the common name of Tiquilia gossypina?

Cottony tiquilia

What is the natural habitat of Tiquilia gossypina?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4000195: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Elmer Ottis Wooton (1865-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wooton' in the authors string.
Alfred Thomas Richardson (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.T.Richardson' in the authors string.