Status:
valid
Authors:
Lander
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 7 1989
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026819
Common Names
- Saxatile Taplinia
- Taplinia
- Taplinia saxatilis
Description
Taplinia saxatilis (also called Rock Taplinia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of 1-2m. It has small, yellow-green flowers in spring and summer. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, woodlands, and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Taplinia saxatilis is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taplinia saxatilis is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, delicate, and have a yellow-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taplinia saxatilis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant once established. It is best grown in a sunny border or rock garden.
Where to Find Taplinia saxatilis
Taplinia saxatilis is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in rocky cliffs and hillsides in Greece, Italy, and Spain.
Taplinia saxatilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taplinia saxatilis?
Taplinia saxatilis
What is the common name of Taplinia saxatilis?
Rocky Taplinia
What is the habitat of Taplinia saxatilis?
It is found in rocky areas
Species in the Taplinia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,