Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hieron.) C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 54 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010939
Common Names
- Guerke's Telanthophora
- Guerke's Tarweed
- Guerke's Goldenbush
Description
Telanthophora guerkei (also called Guerke's Feathergrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass of the Poaceae family. It has long, thin leaves and is native to the Mediterranean. It grows in meadows, pastures and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Telanthophora guerkei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Telanthophora guerkei is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Telanthophora guerkei is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring. Division of clumps is also possible.
Where to Find Telanthophora guerkei
Telanthophora guerkei is native to Ethiopia and can be found in the wild in the Amhara, Oromia, and Tigray regions.
Telanthophora guerkei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Telanthophora guerkei?
Telanthophora guerkei
What is the common name of Telanthophora guerkei?
Guerke's Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Telanthophora guerkei?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
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,