Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton
Source:
tro
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 16: 62 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292386
Common Names
- Tissa villosa
- Hairy Tissa
- Hairy Sandwort
Description
Tissa villosa (also called hairy tissa, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Tissa villosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is used in gardens as an ornamental plant and for its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tissa villosa has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tissa villosa is an annual that can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist and warm. The seeds should germinate in a few weeks.
Where to Find Tissa villosa
Tissa villosa can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Tissa villosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tissa villosa?
Tissa villosa
What type of plant is Tissa villosa?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Tissa villosa native to?
It is native to the southwestern United States
Species in the Tissa genus
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum,
Acanthophyllum aculeatum,
Acanthophyllum adenophorum,
Acanthophyllum albidum,
Acanthophyllum andarabicum,
Acanthophyllum andersenii,
Acanthophyllum anisocladum,
Acanthophyllum bilobum,
Acanthophyllum bracteatum,
Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum,
Acanthophyllum caespitosum,
Acanthophyllum coloratum,
Acanthophyllum crassifolium,
Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium,
Acanthophyllum diezianum,
Acanthophyllum elatius,
Acanthophyllum fissicalyx,
Acanthophyllum glandulosum,
Acanthophyllum gracile,
Acanthophyllum grandiflorum,
Acanthophyllum kabulicum,
Acanthophyllum kandaharicum,
Acanthophyllum knorringianum,
Acanthophyllum korolkowii,
Acanthophyllum korshinskyi,
Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii,
Acanthophyllum lamondiae,
Acanthophyllum laxiflorum,
Acanthophyllum laxiusculum,
Acanthophyllum lilacinum,
Acanthophyllum longicalyx,
Acanthophyllum macrodon,
Acanthophyllum maimanense,
Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum,
Acanthophyllum mucronatum,
Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum,
Acanthophyllum pachycephalum,
Acanthophyllum pachystegium,
Acanthophyllum pleiostegium,
Acanthophyllum popovii,
Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum,
Acanthophyllum pulchrum,
Acanthophyllum pungens,
Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum,
Acanthophyllum recurvum,
Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum,
Acanthophyllum scapiflorum,
Acanthophyllum schugnanicum,
Acanthophyllum sordidum,
Acanthophyllum speciosum,