Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
1857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb. & Schenk

Source:
gcc

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Arch. Naturgesch. xviii. (1852) I. 342

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001186



Common Names

  • Tephroseris crassifolia
  • Thick-leaved Tephroseris
  • Thick-leaved Tephroseris


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Synonyms

  • Senecio sulphureus kitaibelii Jáv. [unknown]
  • Senecio papposus kitaibelii (Jáv.) Cufod. [unknown]
  • Cineraria crassifolia Kit. [unknown]
  • Cineraria crassifolia Schult. [unknown]
  • Senecio crassifolius Beck [unknown]

Description

Tephroseris crassifolia (also called Thick-leaved Tephroseris, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers that are borne in a branched inflorescence. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tephroseris crassifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It is known to attract bees and other beneficial insects, and can be used to help control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tephroseris crassifolia is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephroseris crassifolia is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial native to South America. It prefers full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Tephroseris crassifolia

Tephroseris crassifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Tephroseris crassifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephroseris crassifolia?

Tephroseris crassifolia

What is the common name of Tephroseris crassifolia?

Thick-leaved Tephroseris

What is the natural habitat of Tephroseris crassifolia?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-10113: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
August Schenk (1815-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schenk' in the authors string.