Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tauricola
ID:
128846

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & Hausskn.) Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Boissiera 22: 158 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128175



Common Names

  • Ptilostemon tauricola
  • Tauricola Ptilostemon
  • Tauricola Starwort


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Synonyms

  • Lamyra tauricola (Boiss. & Hausskn.) Soják [unknown]
  • Cirsium tauricola Boiss. & Balansa ex Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Ptilostemon tauricola (also called Crimean Ptilostemon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flower heads with a single yellow ray floret and a yellow center of disc florets. It is native to Europe and prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ptilostemon tauricola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ptilostemon tauricola is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptilostemon tauricola is a perennial species of plant that is native to Turkey. It can be propagated through division of the root system in early spring. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best to plant it in well-drained soil and water it regularly. It can also be propagated through seed in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Ptilostemon tauricola

Ptilostemon tauricola is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.

Ptilostemon tauricola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptilostemon tauricola?

Ptilostemon tauricola

What is the common name of Ptilostemon tauricola?

Tauric Ptilostemon

What is the family of Ptilostemon tauricola?

Asteraceae

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-89162: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.