Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thellungiana
ID:
41142

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 82(3): 224 (1981), nom. nov. (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040471

Common Names

  • Ifloga thellungiana
  • Thellung's Ifloga
  • Thellung's Ifloga

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Synonyms

  • Ifloga ambigua Thell. [unknown]

Description

Ifloga thellungiana (also called Thellung's ifloga, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in grasslands and disturbed areas. It has yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ifloga thellungiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ifloga thellungiana has white flowers with a diameter of 6-7 cm. The flowers have five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ifloga thellungiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Ifloga thellungiana

Ifloga thellungiana is endemic to the island of Sicily in Italy.

Ifloga thellungiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ifloga thellungiana?

Ifloga thellungiana

What is the common name of Ifloga thellungiana?

Thellung's Ifloga

Where does Ifloga thellungiana grow?

Ifloga thellungiana is native to the Mediterranean region.

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-139135: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.