Status:
valid
Authors:
Sond.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25 1853 [Apr 1853]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086779
Common Names
- Trichanthodium skirrophorum
- Skirrophorum
- Trichanthodium
Description
Trichanthodium skirrophorum (also called Skirrophorum, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m in height. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trichanthodium skirrophorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and to reduce fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichanthodium skirrophorum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and five leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichanthodium skirrophorum is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Trichanthodium skirrophorum
Trichanthodium skirrophorum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus.
Trichanthodium skirrophorum FAQ
What type of plant is Trichanthodium skirrophorum?
Trichanthodium skirrophorum is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where is Trichanthodium skirrophorum native to?
Trichanthodium skirrophorum is native to South America.
What is the growth habit of Trichanthodium skirrophorum?
Trichanthodium skirrophorum has an upright growth habit.
Species in the Trichanthodium 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,