Tetramolopium distichum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
distichum
ID:
87644
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 62(4): 415 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086973
Common Names
- Tetramolopium
- Tetramolopium distichum
- Hawaiian Woodrose
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tetramolopium distichum (also called Hawaiian Pussy's Toes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves with white woolly hairs and small yellow flower heads. Native to Hawaii, it is found in dry, rocky, and open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tetramolopium distichum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetramolopium distichum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tetramolopium distichum is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to Hawaii. It grows best in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained cutting mix.
Where to Find Tetramolopium distichum
Tetramolopium distichum can be found in Hawaii, primarily on the islands of Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai.
Tetramolopium distichum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetramolopium distichum?
Tetramolopium distichum
What is the common name of Tetramolopium distichum?
Two-rowed tetramolopium
What is the family of Tetramolopium distichum?
Asteraceae
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-43352: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.