Limeum telephioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Mey. ex Fenzl
Source:
tro
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Nov. Stirp. Dec. : 87 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292869
Common Names
- Limeum telephioides
- Telephioides Limeum
- Limeum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Limeum telephioides (also called Telephioides, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has an upright growth habit with dark green, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Limeum telephioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Limeum telephioides is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Limeum telephioides is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray.
Where to Find Limeum telephioides
Limeum telephioides can be found in South Africa.
Limeum telephioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Limeum telephioides?
Limeum telephioides
What is the common name of Limeum telephioides?
Telephium
What is the family of Limeum telephioides?
Asteraceae
Species in the Limeum genus
Limeum fenestratum, Limeum argutecarinatum, Limeum myosotis, Limeum sulcatum, Limeum viscosum, Limeum pauciflorum, Limeum pterocarpum, Limeum diffusum, Limeum obovatum, Limeum fruticosum, Limeum africanum, Limeum arenicolum, Limeum aethiopicum, Limeum deserticolum, Limeum dinteri, Limeum humifusum, Limeum rhombifolium, Limeum subnudum, Limeum telephioides, Limeum praetermissum,
Species in the Limeaceae family
Limeum fenestratum, Limeum argutecarinatum, Limeum myosotis, Limeum sulcatum, Limeum viscosum, Limeum pauciflorum, Limeum pterocarpum, Limeum diffusum, Limeum obovatum, Limeum fruticosum, Limeum africanum, Limeum arenicolum, Limeum aethiopicum, Limeum deserticolum, Limeum dinteri, Limeum humifusum, Limeum rhombifolium, Limeum subnudum, Limeum telephioides, Limeum praetermissum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-700170: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.