Status:
valid
Authors:
(All.) Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia 9: 173 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009529
Common Names
- Tolpis staticifolia
- Static Tolpis
- Stiff Tolpis
Description
Tolpis staticifolia (also called Tolpis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. It has small, white flowers and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and prefers full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Tolpis staticifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tolpis staticifolia is a yellow-orange disc flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened achene. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with lobed edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tolpis staticifolia is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Tolpis staticifolia
Tolpis staticifolia is found in the Sierra Madre Occidental range of Mexico.
Tolpis staticifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tolpis staticifolia?
Tolpis staticifolia
What type of plant is Tolpis staticifolia?
It is a shrub
Where does Tolpis staticifolia grow?
It grows in the mountains of Durango, Mexico
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,