Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxatilis
ID:
27490

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lander

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 7 1989

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026819



Common Names

  • Saxatile Taplinia
  • Taplinia
  • Taplinia saxatilis


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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.

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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

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-125916: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Lander (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lander' in the authors string.