Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mattf.) Mattf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 68(2-3): 251 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040438
Common Names
- Keysseria trachyphylla
- Toothed-Leaf Keysseria
- Toothed Keysseria
Description
Keysseria trachyphylla (also called Keysseria, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a woody stem and yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Keysseria trachyphylla is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and is drought-tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Keysseria trachyphylla is a white, petal-less flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, green stems and small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Keysseria trachyphylla is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Keysseria trachyphylla
Keysseria trachyphylla is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in the wild in the laurel forests.
Keysseria trachyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Keysseria trachyphylla?
Keysseria trachyphylla
What is the common name of Keysseria trachyphylla?
Rough-leaved Keysseria
What is the natural habitat of Keysseria trachyphylla?
It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Species in the Keysseria genus
Keysseria bellidiformis,
Keysseria radicans,
Keysseria maviensis,
Keysseria radicans,
Keysseria trachyphylla,
Keysseria helena,
Keysseria rosulans,
Keysseria fasciculata,
Keysseria erici,
Keysseria extensa,
Keysseria tomentella,
Keysseria papuana,
Keysseria pinguiculiformis,
Keysseria wollastonii,
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,