Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Holub
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 12(4): 429 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009776
Common Names
- Kirilowii Tephroseris
- Tephroseris Kirilowii
- Kirilowii Plume Thistle
Description
Tephroseris kirilowii (also called Kirilow's Tephroseris, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to Asia and grows in dry, sunny habitats such as grasslands, steppes, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Tephroseris kirilowii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract bees and other pollinators, as well as to provide food for birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tephroseris kirilowii is a small yellow flower head, with many small florets. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tephroseris kirilowii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Tephroseris kirilowii
Tephroseris kirilowii is native to eastern Europe and can be found in parts of Russia, Ukraine, and Romania.
Tephroseris kirilowii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tephroseris kirilowii?
Tephroseris kirilowii
What is the common name of Tephroseris kirilowii?
Kirilow's Tephroseris
What is the natural habitat of Tephroseris kirilowii?
Rocky slopes and crevices
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,