Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 14: 522 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063432
Common Names
- Ericoid Tetramolopium
- Ericoid Daisy
- Ericoid Daisy Bush
Description
Tetramolopium ericoides (also called 'Heath Tetramolopium' and 'Heath Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands, and is found in grasslands, stony slopes and rocky places. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Tetramolopium ericoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as headaches, fever, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetramolopium ericoides is a yellow-white disc floret with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white tuft of bristles. The seedlings are small, round, and green with a white tuft of bristles.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetramolopium ericoides is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Tetramolopium ericoides
Tetramolopium ericoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Tetramolopium ericoides FAQ
What are the common names of Tetramolopium ericoides?
Common names of Tetramolopium ericoides include prickly everlasting and white everlasting.
What is the natural habitat of Tetramolopium ericoides?
Tetramolopium ericoides is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
What are the medicinal uses of Tetramolopium ericoides?
Tetramolopium ericoides has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and sedative properties.
Species in the Tetramolopium genus
Tetramolopium consanguineum,
Tetramolopium rockii,
Tetramolopium lanatum,
Tetramolopium wilhelminae,
Tetramolopium tenerrimum,
Tetramolopium crepatutarum,
Tetramolopium gracile,
Tetramolopium flaccidum,
Tetramolopium alinae,
Tetramolopium conyzoides,
Tetramolopium humile,
Tetramolopium capillare,
Tetramolopium virgatum,
Tetramolopium capellaense,
Tetramolopium pioraense,
Tetramolopium sylvae,
Tetramolopium cinereum,
Tetramolopium mitiaroense,
Tetramolopium procumbens,
Tetramolopium spathulatum,
Tetramolopium ericoides,
Tetramolopium bicolor,
Tetramolopium ciliatum,
Tetramolopium tenue,
Tetramolopium vagans,
Tetramolopium fasciculatum,
Tetramolopium klossii,
Tetramolopium arenarium,
Tetramolopium distichum,
Tetramolopium macrum,
Tetramolopium carstenszense,
Tetramolopium remyi,
Tetramolopium piloso-villosum,
Tetramolopium prostratum,
Tetramolopium filiforme,
Tetramolopium pumilum,
Tetramolopium corallioides,
Tetramolopium lepidotum,
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,