Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Sm. ex Link
Source:
gcc
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Phys. Beschr. Canar. Ins. : 147 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085910
Common Names
- Lagopoda Tolpis
- Tolpis
- Lagopoda
Synonyms
- Schmidtia lagopoda Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Aethonia lagopoda D.Don [unknown]
Description
Tolpis lagopoda (also called woolly tolpis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tolpis lagopoda is used as an ornamental plant for its beautiful yellow flowers. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tolpis lagopoda has yellow, daisy-like flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tolpis lagopoda is an annual herb that can be propagated through seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Tolpis lagopoda
Tolpis lagopoda is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It is also found in some parts of North Africa and the Middle East.
Tolpis lagopoda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tolpis lagopoda?
Tolpis lagopoda
What is the common name of Tolpis lagopoda?
Rabbit's-foot Hawkweed
Where is Tolpis lagopoda found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe
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,