Status:
valid
Authors:
(Desf.) B.H.Wilcox, K.Bremer & Humphries
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (London), Bot. 23(2): 143 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020221
Common Names
- Chrysanthoglossum trifurcatum
- Three-lobed Chrysanthoglossum
- Three-lobed Glossy-leaved Chrysanthoglossum
Description
Chrysanthoglossum trifurcatum (also called Three-lobed Chrysanthoglossum, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysanthoglossum trifurcatum is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chrysanthoglossum trifurcatum has small, white flowers that are clustered in heads. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings have lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysanthoglossum trifurcatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it takes a long time to germinate and the plants are slow to establish.
Where to Find Chrysanthoglossum trifurcatum
Chrysanthoglossum trifurcatum can be found in the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores.
Chrysanthoglossum trifurcatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysanthoglossum trifurcatum?
Chrysanthoglossum trifurcatum
What type of plant is Chrysanthoglossum trifurcatum?
Herb
What is the common name of Chrysanthoglossum trifurcatum?
Three-lobed Chrysanthoglossum
Species in the Chrysanthoglossum 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,