Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
teres
ID:
608549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Nya Handl. 11: 28 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607881



Common Names

  • Willdenowia teres
  • Teres willdenowia
  • Willdenowia teres var. teres


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Synonyms

  • Restio dichotomus Gaertn. [illegitimate]
  • Willdenowia fraterna N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Willdenowia galpinii N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Willdenowia peninsularis N.E.Br. [unknown]

Description

Willdenowia teres (also called Teres Willdenowia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of western Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including rocky and sandy soils, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Willdenowia teres is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Willdenowia teres is yellow and trumpet-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Willdenowia teres is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Willdenowia teres

Willdenowia teres is native to tropical regions of Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Willdenowia teres FAQ

What is the scientific name of Willdenowia teres?

Willdenowia teres

What is the common name of Willdenowia teres?

Terete willdenowia

What is the natural habitat of Willdenowia teres?

It is native to tropical Africa

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

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