Tofieldia calyculata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calyculata
ID:
749134
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Wahlenb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Fl. Lapp. : 90 (1812)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748467
Common Names
- Tofieldia calyculata
- Calyculate Tofieldia
- Calyculate False Asphodel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tofieldia calyculata (also called Calycled False Asphodel, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the asphodel family, Asphodelaceae. It is native to North America. It grows in wet, grassy areas such as marshes, bogs, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Tofieldia calyculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tofieldia calyculata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have two leaflets.
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Tofieldia calyculata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with a few roots and some leaves. The sections should be replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Tofieldia calyculata
Tofieldia calyculata can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
Tofieldia calyculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tofieldia calyculata?
Tofieldia calyculata
What is the common name of Tofieldia calyculata?
Cup-leaved Tofieldia
What is the natural habitat of Tofieldia calyculata?
Tropical rainforests in Asia
Species in the Tofieldia genus
Species in the Tofieldiaceae family
Harperocallis flava, Harperocallis paniculata, Harperocallis duidae, Harperocallis falcata, Harperocallis longiflora, Harperocallis neblinae, Harperocallis penduliflora, Harperocallis robustior, Harperocallis schomburgkiana, Harperocallis sessiliflora, Harperocallis sipapoensis, Pleea tenuifolia, Tofieldia cernua, Tofieldia yoshiiana, Tofieldia thibetica, Tofieldia coccinea, Tofieldia divergens, Tofieldia calyculata, Tofieldia nuda, Tofieldia okuboi, Tofieldia pusilla, Tofieldia glabra, Tofieldia himalaica, Tofieldia hybrida, Tofieldia furusei, Triantha racemosa, Triantha occidentalis, Triantha japonica, Triantha glutinosa,
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Göran Wahlenberg (1780-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wahlenb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:542255-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.