Tolpis mbalensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mbalensis
ID:
23334
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.V.Pope
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39(1): 167 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022663
Common Names
- Tolpis mbalensis
- Mbalensis Daisy
- Mbal Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tolpis mbalensis (also called Mbali Tolpis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and small, white, woolly leaves. It grows in dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tolpis mbalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tolpis mbalensis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tolpis mbalensis is an annual plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division of the root clump.
Where to Find Tolpis mbalensis
Tolpis mbalensis is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, and North Africa.
Tolpis mbalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tolpis mbalensis?
Tolpis mbalensis
What is the common name of Tolpis mbalensis?
Mbalensis Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Tolpis mbalensis?
Dry, rocky slopes in South Africa
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-121903: Based on the initial data import
Gerald Vernon Pope (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.V.Pope' in the authors string.