Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chardonii
ID:
114779

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 53 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114108



Common Names

  • Chardon's Tamania
  • Tamania
  • Tamania chardonii


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Synonyms

  • Espeletia chardonii A.C.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Tamania chardonii (also called Chardon's Tamania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a single stem that grows up to 1 meter in height, and is covered in small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, open habitats, such as forests and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tamania chardonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and is known to attract birds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tamania chardonii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tamania chardonii is a perennial plant native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Tamania chardonii

Tamania chardonii is native to France and can be found in the Pyrenees Mountains.

Tamania chardonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tamania chardonii?

Tamania chardonii

What is the common name of Tamania chardonii?

Chardon's Tamania

What is the natural habitat of Tamania chardonii?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

Species in the Tamania 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-75616: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.