Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
sphaerospermum
ID:
457249

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 4: 12 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456581



Common Names

  • Telephium sphaerospermum
  • Sphaerospermum Telephium
  • Spherical-Seeded Telephium


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Description

Telephium sphaerospermum (also called Spherical-Seeded 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 sphaerospermum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of wood for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Telephium sphaerospermum are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telephium sphaerospermum 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 sphaerospermum

Telephium sphaerospermum is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests.

Telephium sphaerospermum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Telephium sphaerospermum?

Telephium sphaerospermum

What is the common name of Telephium sphaerospermum?

Sphaerospermum

What is the family of Telephium sphaerospermum?

Asteraceae

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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