Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
80006

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.C.Anderson & Goodrich) R.P.Roberts, Urbatsch & Neubig

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Sida 21(3): 1653 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079335



Common Names

  • Toiyabea Alpina
  • Alpine Toiyabea
  • Alpine Goldenbush


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Synonyms

  • Haplopappus alpinus L.C.Anderson & Goodrich [unknown]
  • Tonestus alpinus (L.C.Anderson & Goodrich) G.L.Nesom & D.R.Morgan [unknown]

Description

Toiyabea alpina (also called Alpine Toiyabea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the western United States and grows in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Toiyabea alpina is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Toiyabea alpina is a yellow-green head of disc florets, surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Toiyabea alpina is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root system. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Toiyabea alpina

Toiyabea alpina is native to the western United States and Canada.

Toiyabea alpina FAQ

What are the common uses of Toiyabea alpina?

Toiyabea alpina is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

What is the growth habit of Toiyabea alpina?

Toiyabea alpina is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 0.5-1 meter.

What is the climate requirement of Toiyabea alpina?

Toiyabea alpina prefers a cool climate and can tolerate temperatures up to 25°C.

Species in the Toiyabea genus

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-35923: Based on the initial data import
Roland P. Roberts (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.P.Roberts' in the authors string.
Lowell Edward Urbatsch (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urbatsch' in the authors string.
Kurt M. Neubig (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Neubig' in the authors string.
Loran Crittenden Anderson (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Anderson' in the authors string.
Sherel Goodrich (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goodrich' in the authors string.