Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Royen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Alpine Fl. New Guinea 4: 3273. 1983
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039912
Common Names
- Capella Tetramolopium
- Capella Four-petal
- Capella Four-petal Daisy
Description
Tetramolopium capellaense (also called Tetramolopium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Galapagos Islands. It has small, leathery leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry open habitats such as rocky slopes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Tetramolopium capellaense is used in gardens and parks as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and diuretic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetramolopium capellaense is yellow and has a single row of petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a shallow taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetramolopium capellaense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn.
Where to Find Tetramolopium capellaense
Tetramolopium capellaense can be found in the Hawaiian Islands.
Tetramolopium capellaense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetramolopium capellaense?
Tetramolopium capellaense
What is the natural habitat of Tetramolopium capellaense?
It is found in dry, rocky slopes and disturbed areas.
What is the flowering period of Tetramolopium capellaense?
It flowers from April to June.
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,