Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Holub
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 8(2): 173 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041979
Common Names
- Tephroseris
- Tahiti Daisy
- Tahiti Daisy Tree
Synonyms
- Cineraria longifolia All. [unknown]
- Cineraria balbisiana Bertol. [unknown]
- Cineraria longifolia longifolia [unknown]
- Senecio balbisianus DC. [unknown]
Description
Tephroseris balbisiana (also called Balbis' Tephroseris, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a silvery-green foliage and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Tephroseris balbisiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tephroseris balbisiana has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tephroseris balbisiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Tephroseris balbisiana
Tephroseris balbisiana is native to the Canary Islands. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as cliffs and hillsides.
Tephroseris balbisiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tephroseris balbisiana?
Tephroseris balbisiana
What type of plant is Tephroseris balbisiana?
Tephroseris balbisiana is a herb.
Where is Tephroseris balbisiana found?
Tephroseris balbisiana is found in Mexico and Central America.
Species in the Tephroseris genus
Tephroseris helenitis,
Tephroseris palustris,
Tephroseris turczaninovii,
Tephroseris crassifolia,
Tephroseris sichotensis,
Tephroseris pyroglossa,
Tephroseris pricei,
Tephroseris kirilowii,
Tephroseris taitoensis,
Tephroseris coincyi,
Tephroseris adenolepis,
Tephroseris subdentata,
Tephroseris phaeantha,
Tephroseris schistosa,
Tephroseris sukaczevii,
Tephroseris porphyrantha,
Tephroseris ochotensis,
Tephroseris flammea,
Tephroseris praticola,
Tephroseris pseudoaurantiaca,
Tephroseris yukonensis,
Tephroseris stolonifera,
Tephroseris frigida,
Tephroseris pierotii,
Tephroseris jacutica,
Tephroseris integrifolia,
Tephroseris balbisiana,
Tephroseris papposa,
Tephroseris newcombei,
Tephroseris koreana,
Tephroseris gurensis,
Tephroseris vereszczaginii,
Tephroseris furusei,
Tephroseris elodes,
Tephroseris palustris,
Tephroseris rufa,
Tephroseris pseudosonchus,
Tephroseris kjellmanii,
Tephroseris takedana,
Tephroseris kawakamii,
Tephroseris crispa,
Tephroseris longifolia,
Tephroseris schistosa,
Tephroseris subscaposa,
Tephroseris hieraciiformis,
Tephroseris crispa,
Tephroseris arctisibirica,
Tephroseris cladobotrys,
Tephroseris subfrigida,
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,