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
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.
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 Telephium genus
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,