Tofieldia hybrida - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hybrida
ID:
771014
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Kern. ex Asch. & Graebn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Syn. Mitteleur. Fl. 3: 7 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770347
Common Names
- Tofieldia
- False Asphodel
- Fairy Spud
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tofieldia hybrida (also called Hybrid False Asphodel, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial with a stem that can reach up to 30 centimeters in length. It is native to Europe, and it typically inhabits moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Tofieldia hybrida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It can also be used to stabilize shorelines and reduce erosion. It can also be used as a food source for some species of fish and birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tofieldia hybrida is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tofieldia hybrida can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a rock garden or border.
Where to Find Tofieldia hybrida
Tofieldia hybrida is found in moist, acidic soils in the Northern Hemisphere.
Tofieldia hybrida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tofieldia hybrida?
Tofieldia hybrida
What is the common name of Tofieldia hybrida?
Hybrid false asphodel
What is the natural habitat of Tofieldia hybrida?
Meadows, marshes, and bogs
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
Paul Graebner (1871-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graebn.' in the authors string.
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.
Anton Kerner von Marilaun (1831-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Kern.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177013-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.