Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
rockii
ID:
8487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007816



Common Names

  • Tetramolopium Rockii
  • Rock's Tetramolopium
  • Rock's Mat-Rush


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Synonyms

  • Luteidiscus rockii (Sherff) H.St.John [unknown]
  • Tetramolopium rockii rockii [unknown]

Description

Tetramolopium rockii (also called Rock's Tetramolopium, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flowers that is native to Hawaii. It prefers dry habitats and can be found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tetramolopium rockii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tetramolopium rockii var. calcisabulorum (H.St.John) Lowrey

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetramolopium rockii is a small, yellow, four-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, four-angled seed. The seedlings are small, with four-angled leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetramolopium rockii is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Tetramolopium rockii

Tetramolopium rockii is native to Hawaii and can be found in dry, rocky areas on the islands of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui.

Tetramolopium rockii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Tetramolopium rockii?

Tetramolopium rockii is native to the Hawaiian Islands.

What is the growth habit of Tetramolopium rockii?

Tetramolopium rockii is a low-growing, mat-forming shrub.

What is the lifespan of Tetramolopium rockii?

Tetramolopium rockii has a lifespan of up to 10 years.

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