Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
echioides
ID:
407260

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

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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.

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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 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