Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
westonii
ID:
62667

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


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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-19006: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.