Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 70(4): 472 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065848
Common Names
- Tetramolopium ciliatum
- Hawaiian Tetramolopium
- Ciliate Tetramolopium
Synonyms
- Luteidiscus ciliatus (Mattf.) H.St.John [unknown]
Description
Tetramolopium ciliatum (also called Ciliate Tetramolopium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in rocky slopes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Tetramolopium ciliatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetramolopium ciliatum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetramolopium ciliatum is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best propagated from seed, and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures. It is also resistant to deer and rabbits.
Where to Find Tetramolopium ciliatum
Tetramolopium ciliatum is found in the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores.
Tetramolopium ciliatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetramolopium ciliatum?
Tetramolopium ciliatum
What is the common name of Tetramolopium ciliatum?
Ciliate Tetramolopium
What is the habitat of Tetramolopium ciliatum?
It is found in dry, open areas such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed sites
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,