Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
H.Rob. & Cuatrec.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1994
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Novon 4: 52 (1994)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061996
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Westonii Talamancalia
- Weston's Talamancalia
- Westonii Talamancalia
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Talamancalia westonii (also called 'Weston's thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Costa Rica and is found in grasslands and scrublands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Talamancalia westonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating respiratory ailments and skin conditions.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Talamancalia westonii has small, yellow flowers with white centers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small, with round leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Talamancalia westonii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Talamancalia westonii
                        
                            Talamancalia westonii is native to Central America, from Mexico to Panama.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Talamancalia westonii FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Talamancalia westonii?
Talamancalia westonii
What type of plant is Talamancalia westonii?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant
Where is Talamancalia westonii native to?
It is native to Central America
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,