Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 2(3): 463 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073418
Common Names
- Four-Horned Daisy
- Four-Horned Daisy-Bush
- Four-Horned Daisybush
Synonyms
- Pinillosia bellioides Griseb. [unknown]
- Tetracanthus humilis C.Wright ex Griseb. [unknown]
Description
Tetraperone bellioides (also called Four-petal Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It is typically found in dry meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Tetraperone bellioides is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetraperone bellioides is a small yellow flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetraperone bellioides is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Tetraperone bellioides
Tetraperone bellioides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in areas such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Tetraperone bellioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetraperone bellioides?
Tetraperone bellioides
What is the natural habitat of Tetraperone bellioides?
It is native to the Mediterranean region.
What is the flowering period of Tetraperone bellioides?
It flowers from April to June.
Species in the Tetraperone genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,