Tersonia cyathiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyathiflora
ID:
414573
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fenzl) A.S.George ex J.W.Green
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Census Vasc. Pl. W. Australia , ed. 2: 6 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413905
Common Names
- Cyathiflora Tersonia
- Tersonia cyathiflora
- Tersonia
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- Haloragis cyathiflora Fenzl [unknown]
Description
Tersonia cyathiflora (also called Cup-flowered Tersonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in wet, sandy soils and wet meadows. It has small, white flowers that are arranged in a cyathiform shape and are surrounded by four petals.
Uses & Benefits
Tersonia cyathiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tersonia cyathiflora is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tersonia cyathiflora is a perennial herb native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.
Where to Find Tersonia cyathiflora
Tersonia cyathiflora is native to Central and South America.
Tersonia cyathiflora FAQ
What type of plant is Tersonia cyathiflora?
Tersonia cyathiflora is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae.
Where is Tersonia cyathiflora found?
Tersonia cyathiflora is found in South America.
What is the growth habit of Tersonia cyathiflora?
Tersonia cyathiflora is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters in height.
Species in the Tersonia genus
Species in the Gyrostemonaceae family
Codonocarpus attenuatus, Codonocarpus cotinifolius, Codonocarpus pyramidalis, Cypselocarpus haloragoides, Gyrostemon australasicus, Gyrostemon brownii, Gyrostemon ditrigynus, Gyrostemon osmus, Gyrostemon prostratus, Gyrostemon racemigerus, Gyrostemon ramulosus, Gyrostemon reticulatus, Gyrostemon sessilis, Gyrostemon sheathii, Gyrostemon subnudus, Gyrostemon tepperi, Gyrostemon thesioides, Tersonia cyathiflora, Walteranthus erectus,
References
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.
Alex George (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.George' in the authors string.
John Green (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Green' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:942308-1: Based on the initial data import