Tuberaria colombina - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Vicioso
Source:
ksu
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 6(2): 57 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406588
Common Names
- Colombian Tuberaria
- Tuberaria Colombina
- Colombian Tuberaria Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tuberaria colombina (also called Colombian Tuberaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It has large, oval leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Tuberaria colombina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tuberaria colombina is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tuberaria colombina is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate drought. It is frost hardy and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C.
Where to Find Tuberaria colombina
Tuberaria colombina can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.
Tuberaria colombina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tuberaria colombina?
Tuberaria colombina
What is the common name of Tuberaria colombina?
Tuberaria
What is the natural habitat of Tuberaria colombina?
Tropical forests
Species in the Tuberaria genus
Species in the Cistaceae family
Cistus akamantis, Cistus atlanticus, Cistus ingwersenii, Cistus osbeckiifolius, Cistus santae, Cistus banaresii, Cistus grancanariae, Cistus palmensis, Cistus aguilari, Cistus albereensis, Cistus albidus, Cistus asper, Cistus atriplicifolius, Cistus calycinus, Cistus canescens, Cistus cebennensis, Cistus cheiranthoides, Cistus chinamadensis, Cistus clausonii, Cistus clusii, Cistus conradiae, Cistus creticus, Cistus crispus, Cistus cyprius, Cistus dansereaui, Cistus escartianus, Cistus florentinus, Cistus formosus, Cistus halimifolius, Cistus heterophyllus, Cistus horrens, Cistus hybridus, Cistus incanus, Cistus inflatus, Cistus ladanifer, Cistus lasianthus, Cistus laurifolius, Cistus laxus, Cistus ledon, Cistus libanotis, Cistus matritensis, Cistus monspeliensis, Cistus munbyi, Cistus nigricans, Cistus novus, Cistus obtusifolius, Cistus ocreatus, Cistus ocymoides, Cistus palhinhae, Cistus parviflorus,
References
Carlos Vicioso Martínez (1886-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Vicioso' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:169402-1: Based on the initial data import