Status:
valid
Authors:
Cass.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 55: 216 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043693
Common Names
- Incana Trichocline
- Incana Daisy
- Incana Aster
Description
Trichocline incana (also called Grey-Haired Trichocline, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and has a woody stem with grey-haired leaves. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Trichocline incana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichocline incana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichocline incana is a perennial herb which is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Trichocline incana
Trichocline incana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Trichocline incana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichocline incana?
Trichocline incana
What is the natural habitat of Trichocline incana?
Trichocline incana is found in the western United States.
What is the flower color of Trichocline incana?
The flowers of Trichocline incana are usually yellow or white.
Species in the Trichocline genus
Trichocline reptans,
Trichocline plicata,
Trichocline macrorhiza,
Trichocline caulescens,
Trichocline crispata,
Trichocline spathulata,
Trichocline caulescens,
Trichocline macrocephala,
Trichocline speciosa,
Trichocline heterophylla,
Trichocline dealbata,
Trichocline incana,
Trichocline sinuata,
Trichocline deserticola,
Trichocline dealbata,
Trichocline aurea,
Trichocline exscapa,
Trichocline catharinensis,
Trichocline boecheri,
Trichocline humilis,
Trichocline linearifolia,
Trichocline cineraria,
Trichocline maxima,
Trichocline heterophylla,
Trichocline reptans,
Trichocline auriculata,
Trichocline cisplatina,
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,