Status:
valid
Authors:
Rose
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 3(5): 321, fig (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084086
Common Names
- Three-flowered Thurovia
- Thurovia Triflora
- Threeflowered Thurovia
Synonyms
- Gutierrezia triflora (Rose) M.A.Lane [unknown]
Description
Thurovia triflora (also called Three-Flowered Thurovia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem, growing up to 1 m tall. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate, up to 15 cm long, with toothed margins. The flower heads are yellow, up to 4 cm in diameter, with numerous ray florets.
Uses & Benefits
Thurovia triflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Thurovia triflora are small and yellow, with a single row of ray florets surrounding a yellow disc. The seeds are small and black, with a tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thurovia triflora is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or by division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned out to give each plant enough space to grow. Division should be done in the spring when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Thurovia triflora
Thurovia triflora is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as the edges of forests and streams. It can also be found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.
Thurovia triflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thurovia triflora?
Thurovia triflora
What is the common name of Thurovia triflora?
Three-flowered thurovia
Where is Thurovia triflora found?
Thurovia triflora is found in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Thurovia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,