Tolpis succulenta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
succulenta
ID:
114428
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aiton) Lowe
Source:
gcc
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Man. Fl. Madeira 1(5): 525 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113757
Common Names
- Succulent Toadflax
- Toadflax
- Tolpis Succulenta
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- Tolpis pectinata DC. [unknown]
- Crepis pectinata Lowe [unknown]
- Tolpis fruticosa Schrank [unknown]
- Schmidtia fruticosa Moench [unknown]
- Crepis succulenta Dryand. [unknown]
- Tolpis fruticosa fruticosa [unknown]
- Aethonia fruticosa D.Don [unknown]
- Crepis succulenta Aiton [unknown]
- Schmidtia anethifolia Rchb. [unknown]
- Hieracium fruticosum Willd. [unknown]
- Crepis tenuifolia Sol. & Banks ex Lowe [unknown]
Description
Tolpis succulenta (also called Succulent Tolpis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a stem that grows up to 30 cm tall, and its leaves are alternate, oblong, and serrated. This plant is found in rocky meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Tolpis succulenta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tolpis succulenta has yellow flowers with a single row of yellow petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black with a white tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow, pointed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tolpis succulenta is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. Fertilize lightly in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Tolpis succulenta
Tolpis succulenta can be found in the mountains of Central and South America.
Tolpis succulenta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tolpis succulenta?
Tolpis succulenta
What is the common name of Tolpis succulenta?
Succulent Tolpis
What type of plant is Tolpis succulenta?
Perennial
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-7512: Based on the initial data import
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.
Richard Thomas Lowe (1802-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowe' in the authors string.