Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
longipes
ID:
6286

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 3(5): 109 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005615

Common Names

  • Long-stalked Thelesperma
  • Long-stalked Greenthread
  • Long-stalked False Dandelion

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Description

Thelesperma longipes (also called long-stalked thelesperma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the western United States and is commonly found in dry, open areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Thelesperma longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other wildlife. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thelesperma longipes has yellow-white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thelesperma longipes is a perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, sown in spring after the last frost. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps in late summer.

Where to Find Thelesperma longipes

Thelesperma longipes is native to North America and can be found in dry, open woods, thickets, and roadsides.

Thelesperma longipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thelesperma longipes?

Thelesperma longipes

What is the common name of Thelesperma longipes?

Long-stalked Thelesperma

What is the natural habitat of Thelesperma longipes?

Grasslands and disturbed areas

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-105402: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.