Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cordifolium
ID:
35768

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lag. ex Lindl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 10: t. 853 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035097



Common Names

  • Triptilion cordifolium
  • Triptilion
  • Cordifolium


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Synonyms

  • Nassauvia cordifolia D.Don [unknown]
  • Triptilion maritimum Poepp. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Triptilion cordifolium (also called Heart-leaved Triptilion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flower heads. It grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Triptilion cordifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triptilion cordifolium has yellow-green flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white-woolly underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triptilion cordifolium is an annual herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed sowing in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Triptilion cordifolium

Triptilion cordifolium is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Triptilion cordifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triptilion cordifolium?

Triptilion cordifolium

What is the common name of Triptilion cordifolium?

Heart-leaved triptilion

What type of environment does Triptilion cordifolium prefer?

Dry, rocky soils in open areas such as grasslands and scrublands

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

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Mariano Lagasca (1776-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lag.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:256649-1: Based on the initial data import