Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
oligospermum
ID:
1292957

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud. ex Boiss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 1: 754 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292295



Common Names

  • Telephium oligospermum
  • Few-seeded Telephium
  • Few-seeded Telyphium


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Description

Telephium oligospermum (also called 'Few-seeded Telephium', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has a creeping stem, with small, white, star-shaped flowers and ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Telephium oligospermum has been used in traditional medicine to treat coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments. It has also been used to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Telephium oligospermum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telephium oligospermum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into larger pots or into the ground. It prefers full sun and can tolerate drought conditions.

Where to Find Telephium oligospermum

Telephium oligospermum is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Telephium oligospermum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Telephium oligospermum?

Telephium oligospermum

What type of plant is Telephium oligospermum?

Herb

Where is Telephium oligospermum found?

India

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-6303251: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.