Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton, Sterns & Poggenb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Prelim. Cat. : 25 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034780
Common Names
- Uniflora Sclerolepis
- One-Flowered Sclerolepis
- One-Flowered Tarweed
Description
Sclerolepis uniflora (also called One-flowered Sclerolepis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a single flower head with yellow disc florets.
Uses & Benefits
Sclerolepis uniflora is used as a medicinal plant and for ornamental purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sclerolepis uniflora are small, yellow, and clustered in heads. The seeds are small, black, and oblong with a small tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sclerolepis uniflora is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Sclerolepis uniflora
Sclerolepis uniflora is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, particularly in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
Sclerolepis uniflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sclerolepis uniflora?
Sclerolepis uniflora
What is the common name of Sclerolepis uniflora?
One-flowered Sclerolepis
Where is Sclerolepis uniflora native to?
Southern Europe
Species in the Sclerolepis 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,