Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
latifolium
ID:
64894

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bond

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 46(2): 159 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064223

Common Names

  • Broad-leaved Thaminophyllum
  • Broad-leaved Violet
  • Broad-leaved Violet-bush

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Description

Thaminophyllum latifolium (also called 'Broadleaf Thaminophyllum', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and long stems with yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thaminophyllum latifolium is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thaminophyllum latifolium has yellow flowers with five petals and a center of yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a basal cluster of three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thaminophyllum latifolium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is best to sow the seeds in the late spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Divide the clumps into smaller sections and replant in the desired location.

Where to Find Thaminophyllum latifolium

Thaminophyllum latifolium can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Thaminophyllum latifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thaminophyllum latifolium?

Thaminophyllum latifolium

What is the common name of Thaminophyllum latifolium?

Broadleaf Thaminophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Thaminophyllum latifolium?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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-2118: Based on the initial data import
Pauline Bond (1917-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bond' in the authors string.