Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 62(4): 414 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021171
Common Names
- Tetramolopium Alinae
- Alina's Tetramolopium
- Alina's Mat-grass
Synonyms
- Vittadinia alinae F.Muell. [unknown]
- Erigeron alinae Boerl. [unknown]
- Luteidiscus alinae (F.Muell.) H.St.John [unknown]
Description
Tetramolopium alinae (also called Alina's Tetramolopium, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to South America and is found in meadows, grasslands, and other areas with moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Tetramolopium alinae is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetramolopium alinae is yellow and has a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small and black with a diameter of 0.5 mm. The seedlings are green and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetramolopium alinae is a perennial plant native to Hawaii. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be kept in a sunny spot and watered regularly.
Where to Find Tetramolopium alinae
Tetramolopium alinae is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Tetramolopium alinae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetramolopium alinae?
Tetramolopium alinae
What is the common name of Tetramolopium alinae?
Alinae Tetramolopium
What type of plant is Tetramolopium alinae?
Perennial herb
Species in the Tetramolopium genus
Tetramolopium consanguineum,
Tetramolopium rockii,
Tetramolopium lanatum,
Tetramolopium wilhelminae,
Tetramolopium tenerrimum,
Tetramolopium crepatutarum,
Tetramolopium gracile,
Tetramolopium flaccidum,
Tetramolopium alinae,
Tetramolopium conyzoides,
Tetramolopium humile,
Tetramolopium capillare,
Tetramolopium virgatum,
Tetramolopium capellaense,
Tetramolopium pioraense,
Tetramolopium sylvae,
Tetramolopium cinereum,
Tetramolopium mitiaroense,
Tetramolopium procumbens,
Tetramolopium spathulatum,
Tetramolopium ericoides,
Tetramolopium bicolor,
Tetramolopium ciliatum,
Tetramolopium tenue,
Tetramolopium vagans,
Tetramolopium fasciculatum,
Tetramolopium klossii,
Tetramolopium arenarium,
Tetramolopium distichum,
Tetramolopium macrum,
Tetramolopium carstenszense,
Tetramolopium remyi,
Tetramolopium piloso-villosum,
Tetramolopium prostratum,
Tetramolopium filiforme,
Tetramolopium pumilum,
Tetramolopium corallioides,
Tetramolopium lepidotum,
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,