Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sorrentinoi
ID:
90157

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tod.) Raimondo & Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 35: 59 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089486



Common Names

  • Tripolium sorrentinoi
  • Sorrentino's Sea Aster
  • Sorrentino's Tripolium


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Description

Tripolium sorrentinoi (also called Sorrento Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to Southern Europe. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tripolium sorrentinoi is a plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tripolium sorrentinoi is a yellow disc floret with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tripolium sorrentinoi is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Tripolium sorrentinoi

Tripolium sorrentinoi is found in the Sorrento Peninsula of Italy.

Tripolium sorrentinoi FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Tripolium sorrentinoi?

Tripolium sorrentinoi is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Tripolium sorrentinoi?

Tripolium sorrentinoi is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

What are the flowers of Tripolium sorrentinoi like?

The flowers of Tripolium sorrentinoi are white, with five petals.

Species in the Tripolium genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-45794: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Agostino Todaro (1818-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tod.' in the authors string.
Francesco Maria Raimondo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raimondo' in the authors string.