Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Kost.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea, Bot. 24: 574 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061999
Common Names
- Tetramolopium procumbens
- Procumbens Tetramolopium
- Procumbens Mat-plant
Description
Tetramolopium procumbens (also called 'Procumbent tetramolopium', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 meters in height. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and is found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Tetramolopium procumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive issues and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetramolopium procumbens has small, yellow flowers with white centers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small, with round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetramolopium procumbens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Tetramolopium procumbens
Tetramolopium procumbens is native to the Hawaiian Islands.
Tetramolopium procumbens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetramolopium procumbens?
Tetramolopium procumbens
What type of plant is Tetramolopium procumbens?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant
Where is Tetramolopium procumbens native to?
It is native to the Hawaiian Islands
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,