Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
takedana
ID:
90605

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kitam.) Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 8(2): 174 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089934



Common Names

  • Tephroseris takedana
  • Takedana Tephroseris
  • Takedana Hawkweed


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Description

Tephroseris takedana (also called 'Takeda's Tephroseris', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in rocky soils and can reach up to 50 cm in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white.

Uses & Benefits

Tephroseris takedana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tephroseris takedana is a small, yellow-white, daisy-like flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with narrow, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephroseris takedana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Tephroseris takedana

Tephroseris takedana can be found in Japan, Korea, and parts of China.

Tephroseris takedana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Tephroseris takedana?

Tephroseris takedana is native to Japan.

What is the growth habit of Tephroseris takedana?

Tephroseris takedana is a perennial herb that can grow up to 1 meter in height.

What is the average lifespan of Tephroseris takedana?

Tephroseris takedana has an average lifespan of 5 to 10 years.

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

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:255264-1: Based on the initial data import