Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.J.Fay) B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 69: 391 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059224
Common Names
- Trifid Alepidocline
- Alepidocline trifida
- Trifid Alepidocline
Synonyms
- Sabazia trifida J.J.Fay [unknown]
- Galinsoga formosa Canne [unknown]
Description
Alepidocline trifida (also called Three-Forked Alepidocline, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Alepidocline trifida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in landscaping. It has been used to treat respiratory conditions such as asthma and bronchitis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alepidocline trifida has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in heads. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alepidocline trifida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.
Where to Find Alepidocline trifida
Alepidocline trifida is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Alepidocline trifida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alepidocline trifida?
Alepidocline trifida
What are the common names of Alepidocline trifida?
Three-lobed Daisy
What is the habitat of Alepidocline trifida?
Alepidocline trifida is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in California
Species in the Alepidocline genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,
References
John J. Fay: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Fay' in the authors string.