Tolpis webbii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
webbii
ID:
41196
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 2): 409 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040525
Common Names
- Tolpis webbii
- Webb's Hawkweed
- Hawkweed
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- Schmidtia webbii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
Description
Tolpis webbii (also called 'Webb's Hawkweed', among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a height of 10-50 cm and its leaves are linear-lanceolate. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in meadows, steppes, and other dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Tolpis webbii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tolpis webbii has small, yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tolpis webbii is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Tolpis webbii
Tolpis webbii is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in Spain and Portugal.
Tolpis webbii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tolpis webbii?
Tolpis webbii
What is the common name of Tolpis webbii?
Webb's Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Tolpis webbii?
Grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands
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
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:255836-1: Based on the initial data import