Sphaeranthus talbotii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
talbotii
ID:
3451
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Macleod, Chiefs & Cities Centr. Afr. 303. 1912 ; et in Cat. Talbots NigerianPl. 50'
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002780
Common Names
- Talbot's Sphaeranthus
- Talbot's Buttonweed
- Talbot's Knawel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sphaeranthus talbotii (also called Talbot's sphaeranthus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to the Himalayas. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Sphaeranthus talbotii is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. The leaves of the plant can be used in salads and the flowers can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphaeranthus talbotii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Sphaeranthus talbotii is a perennial plant that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by division of the root clumps or by seed. The seed should be sown in the fall or early spring in a sunny location. The soil should be kept dry and the plants should be thinned out as they grow. The plants will flower in the summer and the seed can be collected when the flowers are dry.
Where to Find Sphaeranthus talbotii
Sphaeranthus talbotii is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Sphaeranthus talbotii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphaeranthus talbotii?
Sphaeranthus talbotii
What is the common name of Sphaeranthus talbotii?
Talbot's sphaeranthus
What is the habitat of Sphaeranthus talbotii?
Grassy areas, meadows, and roadsides
Species in the Sphaeranthus genus
Sphaeranthus talbotii, Sphaeranthus cristatus, Sphaeranthus salinarum, Sphaeranthus angolensis, Sphaeranthus fischeri, Sphaeranthus gallensis, Sphaeranthus wattii, Sphaeranthus suaveolens, Sphaeranthus flexuosus, Sphaeranthus indicus, Sphaeranthus epigaeus, Sphaeranthus kirkii, Sphaeranthus neglectus, Sphaeranthus amaranthoides, Sphaeranthus chandleri, Sphaeranthus gazaensis, Sphaeranthus cotuloides, Sphaeranthus africanus, Sphaeranthus samburuensis, Sphaeranthus zavattarii, Sphaeranthus confertifolius, Sphaeranthus steetzii, Sphaeranthus stuhlmannii, Sphaeranthus peguensis, Sphaeranthus senegalensis, Sphaeranthus ukambensis, Sphaeranthus spathulatus, Sphaeranthus mimetes, Sphaeranthus foliosus, Sphaeranthus peduncularis, Sphaeranthus oppositifolius, Sphaeranthus angustifolius, Sphaeranthus similis, Sphaeranthus flexuosus, Sphaeranthus bullatus, Sphaeranthus greenwayi, Sphaeranthus ramosus, Sphaeranthus randii, Sphaeranthus strobiliferus, Sphaeranthus mozambiquensis,
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
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:250581-1: Based on the initial data import