Status:
valid
Authors:
(Less.) H.Rob. & Brettell
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 427 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016438
Common Names
- Large-leaved Telanthophora
- Large-leaved Daisybush
- Large-leaved Aster
Description
Telanthophora grandifolia (also called 'large-leaved telanthophora', among many other common names) is a shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has simple, opposite leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Telanthophora grandifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders, fever, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Telanthophora grandifolia has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Telanthophora grandifolia is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is typically propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Telanthophora grandifolia
Telanthophora grandifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Telanthophora grandifolia FAQ
What is the ideal soil type for Telanthophora grandifolia?
Telanthophora grandifolia prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5.
What is the ideal temperature for Telanthophora grandifolia?
Telanthophora grandifolia prefers temperatures between 10 and 25 degrees Celsius.
How much sunlight does Telanthophora grandifolia need?
Telanthophora grandifolia prefers partial shade or filtered sunlight.
Species in the Telanthophora genus
Telanthophora cobanensis,
Telanthophora andrieuxii,
Telanthophora standleyi,
Telanthophora guerkei,
Telanthophora grandifolia,
Telanthophora sublaciniatus,
Telanthophora bartlettii,
Telanthophora guerkei,
Telanthophora uspantanensis,
Telanthophora liebmannii,
Telanthophora jaliscana,
Telanthophora molinae,
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,