Tetramolopium wilhelminae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wilhelminae
ID:
12430
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Kost.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea, Bot. 24: 577 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011759
Common Names
- Tetramolopium wilhelminae
- Wilhelmina's Tetramolopium
- Wilhelmina's Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tetramolopium wilhelminae (also called 'Kahili Ginger', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Hawaii. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, lanceolate and entire. It grows in tropical deciduous forests and in areas of high altitude.
Uses & Benefits
Tetramolopium wilhelminae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetramolopium wilhelminae has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tetramolopium wilhelminae is a perennial herb that is native to Hawaii. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Tetramolopium wilhelminae
Tetramolopium wilhelminae can be found in dry, open areas in the Hawaiian Islands.
Tetramolopium wilhelminae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetramolopium wilhelminae?
Tetramolopium wilhelminae
What is the common name of Tetramolopium wilhelminae?
Wilhelminae Tetramolopium
What is the optimal growing environment for Tetramolopium wilhelminae?
Full sun to partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil
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-111390: Based on the initial data import
Joséphine Thérèse Koster (1902-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Kost.' in the authors string.