Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
elongata
ID:
86308

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 563 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085637



Common Names

  • Tricholepis Elongata
  • Elongata Daisy
  • Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Carduus elongatus Wall. [unknown]
  • Tricholepis lanuginosa Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Cnicus elongatus Wall. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Centaurea alba Herb.Calc. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Tricholepis elongata (also called elongate tricholepis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a shallow root system. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Tricholepis elongata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tricholepis elongata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tricholepis elongata is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Plant the cuttings in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, sunny spot. Water regularly and the cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once the roots have established, transplant the cuttings into individual pots and keep them in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Tricholepis elongata

Tricholepis elongata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Tricholepis elongata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tricholepis elongata?

Tricholepis elongata

What is the common name of Tricholepis elongata?

Elongated Tricholepis

What is the natural habitat of Tricholepis elongata?

Tricholepis elongata is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats such as cliffs and rocky slopes.

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