Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) E.E.Schill. & Panero
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 167(3):328 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332089
Common Names
- Sidneya tenuifolia
- Tenuifolia Sidneya
- Tenuifolia's Sidneya
Description
Sidneya tenuifolia (also called Sidneya tenuifolia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Mexico. This species is found in open, disturbed areas and grasslands at elevations of 1,200–2,400 m.
Uses & Benefits
Sidneya tenuifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sidneya tenuifolia var. chihuahuensis B.L.Turner
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sidneya tenuifolia is white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green, with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sidneya tenuifolia is an evergreen shrub that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Sidneya tenuifolia
Sidneya tenuifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.
Sidneya tenuifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sidneya tenuifolia?
Sidneya tenuifolia
What is the common name of Sidneya tenuifolia?
Slender-Leaved Sidneya
How much light does Sidneya tenuifolia need?
Full sun to partial shade
Species in the Sidneya 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,