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
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.
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 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,