Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 563 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015543
Common Names
- Tricholepis furcata
- Forked Daisy
- Forked Fleabane
Synonyms
- Serratula furcata Spreng. ex DC. [unknown]
- Carduus trichocephalus Wall. [unknown]
Description
Tricholepis furcata (also called White-rayed Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary flower heads with white ray florets. It typically grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Tricholepis furcata, commonly known as the furcate daisy, is often used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It can also be used to attract bees and butterflies to a garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tricholepis furcata is a small yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, unbranched stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tricholepis furcata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring and division can be done in early spring or fall.
Where to Find Tricholepis furcata
Tricholepis furcata is native to the Mediterranean region.
Tricholepis furcata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tricholepis furcata?
Tricholepis furcata
What is the common name of Tricholepis furcata?
Forked Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Tricholepis furcata?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
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,