Status:
valid
Authors:
Willk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Icon. Descr. Pl. Nov. 2: 81 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406592
Common Names
- Echoid Tuberaria
- Tuberaria Echioides
- Echoid Tuberaria Plant
Synonyms
- Therocistus echioides (Lam.) Holub [unknown]
- Xolantha echioides (Lam.) Gallego, Muñoz Garm. & C.Navarro [unknown]
- Cistus echioides Lam. [unknown]
- Helianthemum echioides Pers. [unknown]
- Helianthemum scorpioides Coss. [unknown]
- Helianthemum echioides laxum Faure & Maire [unknown]
Description
Tuberaria echioides (also called Echium-like Tuberaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has large, triangular leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Tuberaria echioides 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 echioides is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tuberaria echioides 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 echioides
Tuberaria echioides can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.
Tuberaria echioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tuberaria echioides?
Tuberaria echioides
What is the common name of Tuberaria echioides?
Tuberaria
What is the natural habitat of Tuberaria echioides?
Tropical forests
Species in the Tuberaria genus
Tuberaria colombina,
Tuberaria commutata,
Tuberaria echioides,
Tuberaria guttata,
Tuberaria globulariifolia,
Tuberaria bupleurifolia,
Tuberaria plantaginea,
Tuberaria lignosa,
Tuberaria lipopetala,
Tuberaria macrosepala,
Tuberaria major,
Tuberaria praecox,
Tuberaria acuminata,
Tuberaria brevipes,
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,