Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob. & Brettell
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 426, fig. 8 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044484
Common Names
- Telanthophora bartlettii
- Bartlett's Telanthophora
- Bartlett's Flaxleaf
Synonyms
- Senecio montidorsensis L.O.Williams [unknown]
Description
Telanthophora bartlettii (also called Bartlett's Anthophora, among many other common names) is a species of bee in the family Apidae. It is found in North America. It has a black and yellow body, and its wings are yellow with a black band. It is native to the southeastern United States, and can be found in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Telanthophora bartlettii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden. The plant is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Telanthophora bartlettii has yellow flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Telanthophora bartlettii is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Telanthophora bartlettii
Telanthophora bartlettii is native to North America and can be found in moist woodlands and meadows.
Telanthophora bartlettii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Telanthophora bartlettii?
Telanthophora bartlettii
What is the common name of Telanthophora bartlettii?
Bartlett's False Foxglove
Where is Telanthophora bartlettii native?
Southwestern United States
Species in the Telanthophora genus
Telanthophora cobanensis,
Telanthophora andrieuxii,
Telanthophora standleyi,
Telanthophora guerkei,
Telanthophora grandifolia,
Telanthophora sublaciniatus,
Telanthophora bartlettii,
Telanthophora guerkei,
Telanthophora uspantanensis,
Telanthophora liebmannii,
Telanthophora jaliscana,
Telanthophora molinae,
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,