Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
gcc
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. : 241 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059657
Common Names
- Tricholepis stictophylla
- Stictophylla Daisy
- Stictophylla Fleabane
Synonyms
- Cnicus angustifolius Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
- Stictophyllum glabrum Edgew. [unknown]
- Cirsium angustissimum DC. [unknown]
Description
Tricholepis stictophyllum (also called Stiff-Leaved Tricholepis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has stiff stems and leaves, and produces yellow flowers. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tricholepis stictophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tricholepis stictophyllum is a yellow-orange disc floret with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are oblong and toothed.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tricholepis stictophyllum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Tricholepis stictophyllum
Tricholepis stictophyllum can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Tricholepis stictophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tricholepis stictophyllum?
Tricholepis stictophyllum
What is the common name of Tricholepis stictophyllum?
Spotted-leaved tricholepis
What is the family of Tricholepis stictophyllum?
Asteraceae
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,