Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Fl. Prov. Jujuy 10: 254 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081577
Common Names
- Tall Tessaria
- Tall Sagebrush
- Tall Sagebrush Tessaria
Synonyms
- Pluchea fastigiata Griseb. [unknown]
- Pluchea odorata ferruginea Rusby [unknown]
Description
Tessaria fastigiata (also called Fastigiate Tessaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Caucasus and is found in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands. It has lanceolate leaves and yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Tessaria fastigiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, for erosion control, and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used medicinally for treating skin diseases and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tessaria fastigiata has yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tessaria fastigiata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or divisions of the root system. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until they have established roots. Division of the root system can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until they have established roots.
Where to Find Tessaria fastigiata
Tessaria fastigiata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the countries of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Tessaria fastigiata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tessaria fastigiata?
Tessaria fastigiata
What is the common name of Tessaria fastigiata?
Fastigiate Tessaria
What type of plant is Tessaria fastigiata?
Herb
Species in the Tessaria 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,