Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 139b: 307 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127787
Common Names
- Silver Daisy
- Woolly Daisy
- White Daisy
Description
Tricholepis eburnea (also called Ivory Tricholepis, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and has yellow flowers. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Tricholepis eburnea is a medicinal plant used to treat skin diseases, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tricholepis eburnea has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tricholepis eburnea is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, but the seedlings are slow to develop. It is also possible to propagate it by cuttings.
Where to Find Tricholepis eburnea
Tricholepis eburnea can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Tricholepis eburnea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tricholepis eburnea?
Tricholepis eburnea
What is the natural habitat of Tricholepis eburnea?
It is found in dry forests of Mexico and Central America
What are the uses of Tricholepis eburnea?
It is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine
Species in the Tricholepis genus
Tricholepis raghavendrae,
Tricholepis furcata,
Tricholepis trichocephala,
Tricholepis karensium,
Tricholepis infundibuliformis,
Tricholepis radicans,
Tricholepis angustifolia,
Tricholepis stictophyllum,
Tricholepis roylei,
Tricholepis stewartei,
Tricholepis amplexicaulis,
Tricholepis elongata,
Tricholepis montana,
Tricholepis chaetolepis,
Tricholepis glaberrima,
Tricholepis tibetica,
Tricholepis nakaoi,
Tricholepis eburnea,
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,