Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
teknensis
ID:
52814

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dobignard & Jacquemoud) Greuter & Jury

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 33(2): 244 (22 Dec. 2003) (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052143



Common Names

  • Pallenis teknensis
  • Teknen's Pallenis
  • Teknen's Starwort


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Description

Pallenis teknensis (also called Teknensis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands. It has small, white flowers and grows in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salty soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pallenis teknensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pallenis teknensis has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pallenis teknensis is an annual herb native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken from the stems and planted in a moist soil. The plants should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Pallenis teknensis

Pallenis teknensis is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Pallenis teknensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pallenis teknensis?

Pallenis teknensis

What type of plant is Pallenis teknensis?

Herb

What is the habitat of Pallenis teknensis?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

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-15070: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Alain Dobignard (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dobignard' in the authors string.
Fernand Jacquemoud (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacquemoud' in the authors string.
Stephen Leonard Jury (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jury' in the authors string.