Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 271 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456559
Common Names
- Imperati Telephium
- Telephium Imperati
- Imperati Plant
Description
Telephium imperati (also called Imperata's Telephium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone east to Ethiopia and south to Angola. It grows in lowland rainforest, as well as in dry woodland and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Telephium imperati is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of wood for making furniture.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Telephium imperati sub. orientale (Boiss.) Nyman
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Telephium imperati has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The flowers have five petals and are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Telephium imperati is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light frost and is drought tolerant. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Telephium imperati
Telephium imperati can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Telephium imperati FAQ
What is the scientific name of Telephium imperati?
Telephium imperati
What is the common name of Telephium imperati?
Imperati Telephium
What is the natural habitat of Telephium imperati?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the world
Species in the Telephium genus
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Adenogramma glomerata,
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Adenogramma littoralis,
Adenogramma mollugo,
Adenogramma physocalyx,
Adenogramma rigida,
Adenogramma sylvatica,
Adenogramma teretifolia,
Coelanthum grandiflorum,
Coelanthum semiquinquefidum,
Coelanthum verticillatum,
Glinus bainesii,
Glinus herniarioides,
Glinus lotoides,
Glinus microphyllus,
Glinus oppositifolius,
Glinus orygioides,
Glinus radiatus,
Glinus runkewitzii,
Glinus sessiliflorus,
Glinus setiflorus,
Glischrothamnus ulei,
Hypertelis angrae-pequenae,
Hypertelis arenicola,
Hypertelis bowkeriana,
Hypertelis caespitosa,
Hypertelis salsoloides,
Hypertelis spergulacea,
Hypertelis trachysperma,
Mollugo verticillata,
Mollugo pinosia,
Mollugo nudicaulis,
Mollugo cerviana,
Mollugo fragilis,
Mollugo angustifolia,
Mollugo namaquensis,
Mollugo pusilla,
Mollugo tenella,
Mollugo walteri,
Mollugo decandra,
Mollugo caespitosa,
Mollugo pentaphylla,
Mollugo stricta,
Mollugo snodgrassii,
Mollugo crockeri,
Mollugo flavescens,
Mollugo floriana,