Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl.) H.Rob. & Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Novon 4: 51 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136316
Common Names
- Talamancalia boquetensis
- Boquet Talamancalia
- Boquet Talamancalia-plant
Description
Talamancalia boquetensis (also called Boquet Talamancalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and white flower heads. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Talamancalia boquetensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and shelter for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Talamancalia boquetensis has small yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Talamancalia boquetensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Talamancalia boquetensis
Talamancalia boquetensis is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is found in moist, shady areas in montane forests.
Talamancalia boquetensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Talamancalia boquetensis?
Talamancalia boquetensis
What is the common name of Talamancalia boquetensis?
Boquet Talamancalia
What is the natural habitat of Talamancalia boquetensis?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
Species in the Talamancalia 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,