Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
capillare
ID:
28110

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gaudich.) St.John

Source:
gcc

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. lii. 432 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027439



Common Names

  • Tetramolopium capillare
  • Capillare Tetramolopium
  • Capillare's Tetramolopium


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Description

Tetramolopium capillare (also called Hair-like Tetramolopium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky soils and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tetramolopium capillare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and respiratory illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetramolopium capillare is yellow, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetramolopium capillare is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of the clumps can also be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Tetramolopium capillare

Tetramolopium capillare is native to the Mediterranean region, including Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes at elevations of up to 1,500 m.

Tetramolopium capillare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetramolopium capillare?

Tetramolopium capillare

What are the common names of Tetramolopium capillare?

Hawaiian Hairgrass, Hawaiian Hairgrass

What is the natural habitat of Tetramolopium capillare?

Tetramolopium capillare is native to parts of Hawaii.

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,

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