Status:
valid
Authors:
Hillebr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiian Isl. : 199 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085122
Common Names
- Sand Tetramolopium
- Arenarium Tetramolopium
- Desert Tetramolopium
Description
Tetramolopium arenarium (also called Sand Tetramolopium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has a basal rosette of leaves. Its leaves are lanceolate and have dentate margins. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tetramolopium arenarium is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has bright yellow flowers and is known for its long flowering period. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, colds, and coughs.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tetramolopium arenarium sub. arenarium
Tetramolopium arenarium sub. laxum Lowrey
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetramolopium arenarium is yellow with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetramolopium arenarium is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from cuttings taken from semi-hardwood stems. The cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted. Once established, Tetramolopium arenarium requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought and frost.
Where to Find Tetramolopium arenarium
Tetramolopium arenarium can be found in the Hawaiian Islands.
Tetramolopium arenarium FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Tetramolopium arenarium?
Tetramolopium arenarium is native to the Mediterranean region.
What type of soil does Tetramolopium arenarium prefer?
Tetramolopium arenarium prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
What is the optimal temperature for Tetramolopium arenarium?
Tetramolopium arenarium prefers temperatures between 10-20°C (50-68°F).
Species in the Tetramolopium genus
Tetramolopium consanguineum,
Tetramolopium rockii,
Tetramolopium lanatum,
Tetramolopium wilhelminae,
Tetramolopium tenerrimum,
Tetramolopium crepatutarum,
Tetramolopium gracile,
Tetramolopium flaccidum,
Tetramolopium alinae,
Tetramolopium conyzoides,
Tetramolopium humile,
Tetramolopium capillare,
Tetramolopium virgatum,
Tetramolopium capellaense,
Tetramolopium pioraense,
Tetramolopium sylvae,
Tetramolopium cinereum,
Tetramolopium mitiaroense,
Tetramolopium procumbens,
Tetramolopium spathulatum,
Tetramolopium ericoides,
Tetramolopium bicolor,
Tetramolopium ciliatum,
Tetramolopium tenue,
Tetramolopium vagans,
Tetramolopium fasciculatum,
Tetramolopium klossii,
Tetramolopium arenarium,
Tetramolopium distichum,
Tetramolopium macrum,
Tetramolopium carstenszense,
Tetramolopium remyi,
Tetramolopium piloso-villosum,
Tetramolopium prostratum,
Tetramolopium filiforme,
Tetramolopium pumilum,
Tetramolopium corallioides,
Tetramolopium lepidotum,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,