Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
37707

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schreb.) Baumg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Enum. Stirp. Transsilv. 3: 150 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037036



Common Names

  • Telekia speciosa
  • Showy Telekia
  • Showy Oxeye


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Synonyms

  • Buphthalmum cordifolium Waldst. & Kit. [unknown]
  • Corvisartia caucasica G.Don ex Loudon [unknown]
  • Molpadia suaveolens Cass. [unknown]
  • Buphthalmum speciosum Schreb. [unknown]
  • Telekia ovata K.Koch [unknown]
  • Inula caucasica Pers. [unknown]
  • Telekia cordifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Inula telekia E.H.L.Krause [unknown]

Description

Telekia speciosa (also called Oxeye Daisy, among many other common names) is a biennial flowering plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Telekia speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Telekia speciosa is a yellow-greenish disc floret with a white pappus. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telekia speciosa is a perennial plant that prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame.

Where to Find Telekia speciosa

Telekia speciosa is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Telekia speciosa FAQ

What type of plant is Telekia speciosa?

Telekia speciosa is a species of flowering plant.

Where does Telekia speciosa grow?

Telekia speciosa is native to Europe and Asia.

What are the uses of Telekia speciosa?

Telekia speciosa is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Species in the Telekia genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-135816: Based on the initial data import
Johann Christian Gottlob Baumgarten (1756-1843): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baumg.' in the authors string.
Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber (1739-1810): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schreb.' in the authors string.