Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
J.Kost.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1966
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea, Bot. 24: 577 (1966)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045913
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Tetramolopium cinereum
- Grey Tetramolopium
- Grey Tetramolopium Bush
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Luteidiscus cinereus (J.Kost.) H.St.John [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Tetramolopium cinereum (also called 'Grey Tetramolopium', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in rocky soils and is found in dry, open areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Tetramolopium cinereum is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is often used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and can be used to attract birds and other wildlife. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat various ailments.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Tetramolopium cinereum is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedling is a small rosette of basal leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Tetramolopium cinereum is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the stems and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location. Once the plants are established, they can be transplanted to their permanent location.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Tetramolopium cinereum
                        
                            Tetramolopium cinereum can be found in the Canary Islands.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Tetramolopium cinereum FAQ
                        
                            What are the common names of Tetramolopium cinereum?
Tetramolopium cinereum is commonly known as Grey Tetramolopium.
What is the optimal soil type for Tetramolopium cinereum?
Tetramolopium cinereum prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What is the optimal temperature for Tetramolopium cinereum?
Tetramolopium cinereum prefers temperatures between 50-75°F (10-24°C).
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,