Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tubuliflora
ID:
28806

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Murb.) Sennen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Campagn. Bot. 147 (-148) (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028135

Common Names

  • Tubular-flowered Volutaria
  • Tubular-flowered Wireweed
  • Wireweed

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Synonyms

  • Amberboa atlantica Pit. [unknown]
  • Amberboa tubuliflora Murb. [unknown]
  • Centaurea tubuliflora Vierh. ex Buxb. [unknown]
  • Volutaria lippii tubuliflora (Murb.) Maire [unknown]
  • Amberboa lippii tubuliflora (Murb.) Murb. [unknown]

Description

Volutaria tubuliflora (also called Tube-flower Volutaria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and tubular, yellow flowers. It is found in rocky, well-drained soils and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Volutaria tubuliflora has been used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as an ingredient in potpourri. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Volutaria tubuliflora has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Volutaria tubuliflora is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or early summer and cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. It can also be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Volutaria tubuliflora

Volutaria tubuliflora is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Volutaria tubuliflora FAQ

What is the growth rate of Volutaria tubuliflora?

Volutaria tubuliflora is a slow-growing plant, with a growth rate of up to 10 cm per year.

What is the ideal soil type for Volutaria tubuliflora?

Volutaria tubuliflora prefers well-drained, sandy, loamy soils with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

How much sunlight does Volutaria tubuliflora need?

Volutaria tubuliflora needs full sun to partial shade for optimal growth.

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-127193: Based on the initial data import
Frère Sennen (1861-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sennen' in the authors string.
Svante Samuel Murbeck (1859-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murb.' in the authors string.