Tolpis grossii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grossii
ID:
53961
Status:
valid
Authors:
Talavera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Lagascalia 9(2): 231 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053290
Common Names
- Giant Hawkweed
- Giant Tolpis
- Giant Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tolpis grossii (also called hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers and narrow leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tolpis grossii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in rock gardens. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tolpis grossii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tolpis grossii is an annual plant that is best grown in full sun. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Tolpis grossii
Tolpis grossii is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in the islands of El Hierro, Gran Canaria, La Palma, and Tenerife.
Tolpis grossii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tolpis grossii?
Tolpis grossii
What is the natural habitat of Tolpis grossii?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.
What is the flower color of Tolpis grossii?
The flowers are yellow.
Species in the Tolpis genus
Tolpis farinulosa, Tolpis azorica, Tolpis crassiuscula, Tolpis staticifolia, Tolpis mbalensis, Tolpis glandulifera, Tolpis liouvillei, Tolpis webbii, Tolpis farinulosa, Tolpis grossii, Tolpis macrorhiza, Tolpis webbii, Tolpis laciniata, Tolpis lagopoda, Tolpis barbata, Tolpis nemoralis, Tolpis succulenta, Tolpis calderae, Tolpis umbellata, Tolpis proustii, Tolpis coronopifolia, Tolpis glabrescens, Tolpis capensis, Tolpis virgata, Tolpis macrorhiza,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-151875: Based on the initial data import
Salvador Talavera (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Talavera' in the authors string.