Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucographus
ID:
1509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. [F. Cuvier] 56: 207. 1828

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000838



Common Names

  • White-marked Tyrimnus
  • White-marked Tyrimnus
  • White-marked Tyrimnus


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium maculatum Lam. [unknown]
  • Tyrimnus leucographus leucographus [unknown]
  • Carduus leucographus L. [unknown]
  • Acarna leucographa Hill [unknown]
  • Cnicus leucographus Roth [unknown]

Description

Tyrimnus leucographus (also called White-flowered Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caucasus and is found in grasslands, meadows and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tyrimnus leucographus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tyrimnus leucographus has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tyrimnus leucographus is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Tyrimnus leucographus

Tyrimnus leucographus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Tyrimnus leucographus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tyrimnus leucographus?

Tyrimnus leucographus

What is the common name of Tyrimnus leucographus?

White-flowered Tyrimnus

What is the family of Tyrimnus leucographus?

Asteraceae

Species in the Tyrimnus 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-100800: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.