Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
conferta
ID:
1244394

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lag.) O.Appel

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Novon 8: 218 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243732

Common Names

  • Teesdalia Conferta
  • Conferta Teesdalia
  • Conferta Daisy

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Description

Teesdalia conferta (also called Conferta Teesdalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Teesdalia conferta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Teesdalia conferta has white flowers with five petals and a calyx of five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Teesdalia conferta is a perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist potting mix.

Where to Find Teesdalia conferta

Teesdalia conferta can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Teesdalia conferta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Teesdalia conferta?

Teesdalia conferta

What is the common name of Teesdalia conferta?

Confert Teesdalia

What type of plant is Teesdalia conferta?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Mariano Lagasca (1776-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lag.' in the authors string.
Oliver Appel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Appel' in the authors string.