Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lepidotum
ID:
136983

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 95: 500 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136312



Common Names

  • Tetramolopium lepidotum
  • Scaly Tetramolopium
  • Scaly Tetramolopium-plant


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Description

Tetramolopium lepidotum (also called Lepidote Tetramolopium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and white flower heads. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tetramolopium lepidotum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and shelter for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tetramolopium lepidotum sub. arbusculum (A.Gray) Lowrey
Tetramolopium lepidotum sub. lepidotum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetramolopium lepidotum has small yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetramolopium lepidotum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Tetramolopium lepidotum

Tetramolopium lepidotum is native to the Hawaiian Islands. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in coastal areas.

Tetramolopium lepidotum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetramolopium lepidotum?

Tetramolopium lepidotum

What is the common name of Tetramolopium lepidotum?

Scaly Tetramolopium

What is the natural habitat of Tetramolopium lepidotum?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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-97027: Based on the initial data import
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.