Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
liouvillei
ID:
34302

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


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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.

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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 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-132511: Based on the initial data import
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Josias Braun-Blanquet (1884-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Braun-Blanq.' in the authors string.