Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
standleyi
ID:
9567

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greenm.) H.Rob. & Brettell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 428 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008896



Common Names

  • Telanthophora
  • Standley's Telanthophora
  • Telanthophora Standleyi


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Description

Telanthophora standleyi (also called Standley's telanthophora, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are arranged in a rosette. It grows in open grasslands, disturbed areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Telanthophora standleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Telanthophora standleyi has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telanthophora standleyi is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Central and South America. It is best grown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Telanthophora standleyi

Telanthophora standleyi is native to Costa Rica. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, often in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Telanthophora standleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Telanthophora standleyi?

Telanthophora standleyi

What is the common name of Telanthophora standleyi?

Standley's Telanthophora

What is the natural habitat of Telanthophora standleyi?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

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.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:250053-2: Based on the initial data import