Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tzanoud. & Kypr.) Speta
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 38: 116 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723286
Common Names
- Prospero
- Mountain Daisy
- Giant Daisy
Description
Prospero talosii (also called Talos' hibiscus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a spreading habit. It is native to Africa and grows in wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Prospero talosii is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prospero talosii is white or pink in color, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prospero talosii is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Prospero talosii
Prospero talosii is native to Ecuador. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Ecuador.
Prospero talosii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prospero talosii?
Prospero talosii
What type of plant is Prospero talosii?
Herb
Where is Prospero talosii found?
Africa
Species in the Prospero genus
Prospero battagliae,
Prospero hierapytnense,
Prospero depressum,
Prospero idaeum,
Prospero minimum,
Prospero rhadamanthi,
Prospero elisae,
Prospero paratethycum,
Prospero talosii,
Prospero autumnale,
Prospero hanburii,
Prospero fallax,
Prospero obtusifolium,
Prospero corsicum,
Prospero hierae,
Prospero seisumsiana,
Prospero cudidaghense,
Prospero seisumsianum,
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus,
Acanthocarpus humilis,
Acanthocarpus parviflorus,
Acanthocarpus preissii,
Acanthocarpus robustus,
Acanthocarpus rupestris,
Acanthocarpus verticillatus,
Agave acicularis,
Agave acklinicola,
Agave ajoensis,
Agave aktites,
Agave albescens,
Agave albomarginata,
Agave americana,
Agave angustiarum,
Agave angustifolia,
Agave anomala,
Agave antillarum,
Agave apedicellata,
Agave applanata,
Agave arizonica,
Agave arubensis,
Agave asperrima,
Agave atrovirens,
Agave attenuata,
Agave aurea,
Agave avellanidens,
Agave bahamana,
Agave bicolor,
Agave boldinghiana,
Agave bovicornuta,
Agave braceana,
Agave bracteosa,
Agave brevipetala,
Agave brevispina,
Agave brittoniana,
Agave brunnea,
Agave bulliana,
Agave cacozela,
Agave cajalbanensis,
Agave calodonta,
Agave capensis,
Agave caribaeicola,
Agave cerulata,
Agave chamelensis,
Agave chiapensis,
Agave chrysantha,
Agave chrysoglossa,
Agave cocui,
Agave collina,