Status:
valid
Authors:
Al-Eisawi & Jury
Source:
ksu
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 97: 401 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409669
Common Names
- Ebracteatum Tordylium
- Tordylium Ebracteatum
- Tordylium
Description
Tordylium ebracteatum (also called Ebracteate tordylium, among many other common names) is an annual herb with narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tordylium ebracteatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tordylium ebracteatum is a small white or pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tordylium ebracteatum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is drought tolerant and will not tolerate waterlogged soils.
Where to Find Tordylium ebracteatum
Tordylium ebracteatum is found in the Mediterranean region, in areas with dry, sandy soils.
Tordylium ebracteatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tordylium ebracteatum?
Tordylium ebracteatum
What is the common name of Tordylium ebracteatum?
Ebracteatum Tordylium
What is the natural habitat of Tordylium ebracteatum?
It is found in dry, rocky places
Species in the Tordylium genus
Tordylium maximum,
Tordylium officinale,
Tordylium pestalozzae,
Tordylium pustulosum,
Tordylium ebracteatum,
Tordylium hasselquistiae,
Tordylium macropetalum,
Tordylium ketenoglui,
Tordylium lanatum,
Tordylium hirtocarpum,
Tordylium syriacum,
Tordylium trachycarpum,
Tordylium apulum,
Tordylium cappadocicum,
Tordylium carmeli,
Tordylium brachytaenium,
Tordylium aegaeum,
Tordylium aegyptiacum,
Tordylium cordatum,
Tordylium elegans,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,