Status:
valid
Authors:
Hausskn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Mitth. Thüring. Bot. Vereins , n.f., 11: 72 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569047
Common Names
- Tymphaea's Bornmuellera
- Bornmuellera Tymphaea
- Tymphaea
Synonyms
- Vesicaria tymphaea Hausskn. [unknown]
- Ptilotrichum tymphaeum Halácsy [unknown]
Description
Bornmuellera tymphaea (also called 'Tympha Bornmuellera', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, savannas, and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Bornmuellera tymphaea can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bornmuellera tymphaea has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bornmuellera tymphaea is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is hardy to USDA Zone 6.
Where to Find Bornmuellera tymphaea
Bornmuellera tymphaea is native to tropical South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.
Bornmuellera tymphaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bornmuellera tymphaea?
Bornmuellera tymphaea
What is the common name of Bornmuellera tymphaea?
Tymphaea's Bornmuellera
What is the natural habitat of Bornmuellera tymphaea?
It is found in rocky areas of the Mediterranean region
Species in the Bornmuellera genus
Bornmuellera angustifolia,
Bornmuellera baldaccii,
Bornmuellera cappadocica,
Bornmuellera dieckii,
Bornmuellera glabrescens,
Bornmuellera kiyakii,
Bornmuellera petri,
Bornmuellera tymphaea,
Bornmuellera emarginata,
Bornmuellera davisii,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,