Tolpis capensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
124066
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia 9: 172 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123395
Common Names
- Tolpis
- Capensis
- Tolpis Daisy
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- Hieracium capense L. [unknown]
- Hieracium madagascariense DC. [unknown]
- Hieracium madagascariense DC. ex Froel. [unknown]
- Crepis striata Thunb. [unknown]
- Crepis ephemera Hiern [unknown]
- Picris striata Spreng. [unknown]
- Crepis ephemeroides S.Moore [unknown]
- Schmidtia capensis Rchb. ex Froel. [unknown]
- Tolpis madagascariensis Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Tolpis ephemera R.E.Fr. [unknown]
Description
Tolpis capensis (also called Cape Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Asteraceae family. It has small yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is commonly found in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Tolpis capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tolpis capensis has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, round leaves with a toothed margin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tolpis capensis is a low-maintenance perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Divide the plant in early spring or fall, or sow seeds in spring or summer.
Where to Find Tolpis capensis
Tolpis capensis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Tolpis capensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tolpis capensis?
Tolpis capensis
What type of plant is Tolpis capensis?
It is an annual flowering plant.
Where does Tolpis capensis grow?
It grows in dry, sandy soils in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Tolpis genus
Tolpis farinulosa, Tolpis azorica, Tolpis crassiuscula, Tolpis staticifolia, Tolpis mbalensis, Tolpis glandulifera, Tolpis liouvillei, Tolpis webbii, Tolpis farinulosa, Tolpis grossii, Tolpis macrorhiza, Tolpis webbii, Tolpis laciniata, Tolpis lagopoda, Tolpis barbata, Tolpis nemoralis, Tolpis succulenta, Tolpis calderae, Tolpis umbellata, Tolpis proustii, Tolpis coronopifolia, Tolpis glabrescens, Tolpis capensis, Tolpis virgata, Tolpis macrorhiza,
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-84539: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.