Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
macrum
ID:
90180

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Mattf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 62(4): 413, 495 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089509



Common Names

  • Giant Tetramolopium
  • Giant Four-petal
  • Giant Four-petal Burr


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Synonyms

  • Vittadinia macra F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Tetramolopium macrum macrum [unknown]
  • Erigeron macer Boerl. [unknown]

Description

Tetramolopium macrum (also called Small-flowered Tetramolopium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It has white flowers and is native to Africa. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tetramolopium macrum is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetramolopium macrum has yellow flowers with a flat-topped inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetramolopium macrum is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Tetramolopium macrum

Tetramolopium macrum is native to Hawaii and can be found on the islands of Kauai, Maui, and Oahu.

Tetramolopium macrum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Tetramolopium macrum?

Tetramolopium macrum is native to the Hawaiian Islands.

What is the growth habit of Tetramolopium macrum?

Tetramolopium macrum is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

What are the flowers of Tetramolopium macrum like?

The flowers of Tetramolopium macrum are white, with five petals.

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-45816: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.