Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
imperati
ID:
457227

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


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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.

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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 Molluginaceae family

Adenogramma asparagoides, Adenogramma capillaris, Adenogramma congesta, Adenogramma glomerata, Adenogramma lichtensteiniana, 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,

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