Tofieldia furusei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
furusei
ID:
920578
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hiyama) M.N.Tamura & Fuse
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 1346 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000919913
Common Names
- Tofieldia furusei
- Furuse's False Asphodel
- Furuse's Tofieldia
Searching for Tofieldia furusei? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tofieldia furusei (also called Furuse's Tofieldia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is commonly found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Tofieldia furusei is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Tofieldia furusei flower is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Searching for Tofieldia furusei? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tofieldia furusei is a perennial herb that is native to Japan. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is by division or from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and can take up to two years to germinate.
Where to Find Tofieldia furusei
Tofieldia furusei is native to the temperate regions of North America and Europe.
Species in the Tofieldia genus
Species in the Tofieldiaceae family
Harperocallis flava, Harperocallis paniculata, Harperocallis duidae, Harperocallis falcata, Harperocallis longiflora, Harperocallis neblinae, Harperocallis penduliflora, Harperocallis robustior, Harperocallis schomburgkiana, Harperocallis sessiliflora, Harperocallis sipapoensis, Pleea tenuifolia, Tofieldia cernua, Tofieldia yoshiiana, Tofieldia thibetica, Tofieldia coccinea, Tofieldia divergens, Tofieldia calyculata, Tofieldia nuda, Tofieldia okuboi, Tofieldia pusilla, Tofieldia glabra, Tofieldia himalaica, Tofieldia hybrida, Tofieldia furusei, Triantha racemosa, Triantha occidentalis, Triantha japonica, Triantha glutinosa,
References
Kôzô Hiyama (b.1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiyama' in the authors string.
Minoru N. Tamura (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.N.Tamura' in the authors string.
Shizuka Fuse: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fuse' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77116011-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.