Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
molinae
ID:
129833

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob. & Brettell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 428 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129162



Common Names

  • Telanthophora molinae
  • Molina's Hawk's-beard
  • Molina's Hawksbeard


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Synonyms

  • Telanthophora cobanensis molinae (H.Rob. & Brettell) B.L.Clark [unknown]

Description

Telanthophora molinae (also called 'Molina's Daisy', 'Molina's Daisybush', 'Molina's Daisy-bush', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with a dark center. It grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Telanthophora molinae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It can also be used to treat digestive issues, headaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Telanthophora molinae is a small, yellow-orange disc floret, with a yellow center and a yellow-orange fringe. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed, with a yellow-orange fringe. The seedling is a small, green, rounded seedling, with a yellow-orange fringe.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telanthophora molinae is a slow-growing perennial plant that can be propagated from cuttings. The cuttings should be taken in spring and planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Once the cuttings have taken root, they should be thinned out to allow for adequate space between plants. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Telanthophora molinae

Telanthophora molinae is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.

Telanthophora molinae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Telanthophora molinae?

Telanthophora molinae

What type of plant is Telanthophora molinae?

A flowering plant

Where is Telanthophora molinae found?

It is found in Chile

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:250050-2: Based on the initial data import