Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tegetum
ID:
2264

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mesfin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 132 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001593

Common Names

  • Tegetum Chiliocephalum
  • Tegetum Daisy
  • Tegetum Fleabane

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Description

Chiliocephalum tegetum (also called Woolly-headed Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a perennial herbaceous plant, native to the Mediterranean region, but widely naturalized elsewhere. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chiliocephalum tegetum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chiliocephalum tegetum has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of up to 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chiliocephalum tegetum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Chiliocephalum tegetum

Chiliocephalum tegetum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Chiliocephalum tegetum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chiliocephalum tegetum?

Chiliocephalum tegetum

What is the common name of Chiliocephalum tegetum?

Tegetum

What is the family of Chiliocephalum tegetum?

Asteraceae

Where is Chiliocephalum tegetum native to?

Central and South America

What is the growth habit of Chiliocephalum tegetum?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Chiliocephalum 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-101538: Based on the initial data import
Mesfin Tadesse (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mesfin' in the authors string.