Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
capillaceum
ID:
27898

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 82(3): 209 (1981): (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027227



Common Names

  • Capillaceum Troglophyton
  • Troglophyton Capillaceum
  • Troglophyton


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Description

Troglophyton capillaceum (also called False Asphodel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a long, slender stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum cordifolium is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Troglophyton capillaceum sub. diffusum (DC.) Hilliard
Troglophyton capillaceum sub. capillaceum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Troglophyton capillaceum has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Troglophyton capillaceum is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry and moist forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Troglophyton capillaceum

Troglophyton capillaceum is found in the Canary Islands.

Troglophyton capillaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Troglophyton capillaceum?

Troglophyton capillaceum

What is the natural habitat of Troglophyton capillaceum?

Troglophyton capillaceum is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the characteristics of Troglophyton capillaceum?

Troglophyton capillaceum is a perennial herb with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.

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-126315: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.