Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cobanensis
ID:
2809

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.M.Coult.) H.Rob. & Brettell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 427 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002138



Common Names

  • Telanthophora cobanensis
  • Coban Telanthophora
  • Telanthophora Cobanensis


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Description

Telanthophora cobanensis (also called Coban tarbush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 4 m tall. Its leaves are small, linear, and gray-green in color. It is found in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Telanthophora cobanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Telanthophora cobanensis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telanthophora cobanensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Telanthophora cobanensis

Telanthophora cobanensis can be found in Central America.

Telanthophora cobanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Telanthophora cobanensis?

Telanthophora cobanensis

What is the common name of Telanthophora cobanensis?

Coban anthophora

What is the natural habitat of Telanthophora cobanensis?

Grasslands and meadows

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

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Robert D. Brettell (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brettell' in the authors string.
John Merle Coulter (1851-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Coult.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:250045-2: Based on the initial data import