Smallhead Tetramolopium

Tetramolopium conyzoides

Native to:
Hawaii, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Tetramolopium
Species:
Tetramolopium conyzoides
USDA Symbol:
TECO6

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
white, yellow

Wildlife Benefits

Butterflies & Moths:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained volcanic soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to Hawaiian volcanic slopes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI