Status:
valid
Authors:
Braun-Blanq. & Maire
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 1923, xiv. 75.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033631
Common Names
- Liouville's Tolpis
- Liouville's Daisy
- Liouville's Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Tolpis barbata liouvillei (Braun-Blanq. & Maire) H.Lindb. [unknown]
Description
Tolpis liouvillei (also called Liouville's Tolpis, among many other common names) is an annual herb, native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Tolpis liouvillei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tolpis liouvillei has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tolpis liouvillei is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring.
Where to Find Tolpis liouvillei
Tolpis liouvillei is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Algeria, France, Greece, Italy, and Spain.
Tolpis liouvillei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tolpis liouvillei?
Tolpis liouvillei
What type of plant is Tolpis liouvillei?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Tolpis liouvillei?
Mountain meadows and rocky slopes
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,