Umbrella milkwort (Tolpis umbellata, Mém. Soc. Méd. Emul. Gen. 2: 133 (1803))

Family: Asteraceae

Author: Bertol.

Bibliography: Mém. Soc. Méd. Emul. Gen. 2: 133 (1803)

Year: 1803

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Tolpis

Vegetable: False

Observations: Macaronesia, Medit.

Description

The Umbrella Milkwort, scientifically known as Tolpis umbellata, is a captivating plant species belonging to the family Asteraceae. This plant is notable for its distinctive inflorescence, which bears a resemblance to an umbrella, hence its common name.

Tolpis umbellata was first meticulously described in 1803, with its official documentation appearing in the proceedings of the Société Médicale d’Émulation de Genève, indicating its significant botanical and horticultural value since early studies. The author credited with its classification is Bertol, who recognized its unique characteristics and importance within the botanical community.

This species is predominantly found in the regions of Macaronesia and the Mediterranean. These areas provide the ideal climatic conditions and soil compositions necessary for the growth and proliferation of Umbrella Milkwort. In both regions, the plant contributes to the rich biodiversity and plays a role in the local ecological systems.

The Asteraceae family, commonly known as the daisy family, to which the Umbrella Milkwort belongs, is known for its variety of species that are treasured for both their aesthetic appeal and ecological significance. The Umbrella Milkwort embodies the typical features of this family with its robust flowering patterns and adaptive growth strategies.

In summary, Tolpis umbellata or the Umbrella Milkwort is a remarkable plant from the Asteraceae family that thrives in the Macaronesian and Mediterranean regions. Its historical documentation by Bertol in 1803 highlights its long-standing relevance and the role it continues to play in the diversity of its native ecosystems.

Common Names

Spa: chicoria
Deu: doldiger bartpippau
Ita: radicchio ombrellato
Eng: umbrella milkwort, yellow hawkweed, tolpis
Swe: blek skäggfibbla
En: Umbrella Milkwort, Yellow Hawkweed, Tolpis
Fr: Trépane en ombelle, Oeil-du-Christ
De: Doldiger Bartpippau
It: Radicchio ombrellaio, Radicchio ombrellato
Es: Chicoria
Sv: Blek skäggfibbla
: Umbrella milkwort

Synonyms

• Schmidtia quercifolia (Rchb.)
• Tolpis umbellata var. minor (Lange)
• Tolpis barbata var. concolor ((Jord. & Fourr.) Rouy)
• Tolpis barbata subsp. umbellata ((Bertol.) Jahand. & Maire)
• Crepis crinita (Sol. ex Lowe)
• Drepania umbellata (DC.)
• Crepis incrassata (Banks ex Lowe)
• Tolpis microcephala (Pomel)
• Tolpis quinqueradiata (K.Koch)
• Tolpis concolor (Jord. & Fourr.)
• Tolpis macrodonta (Jord. & Fourr.)
• Tolpis quercifolia (Sch.Bip.)
• Tolpis crinita (Lowe)

Distribution

• Algeria (native)
• Baleares (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Canary Is. (native)
• Corse (native)
• East Aegean Is. (native)
• France (native)
• Greece (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kriti (native)
• Lebanon-Syria (native)
• Morocco (native)
• Palestine (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Sardegna (native)
• Sicilia (native)
• Spain (native)
• Tunisia (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken May 25, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 29, 2010 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 29, 2010 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 4, 2022 by Jean-Marc Vanel (cc-by-sa)

Taken Dec 4, 2022 by Daniel Bourget (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken Jun 1, 2010 by Martin Bishop (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 29, 2010 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken May 25, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 5, 2019 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain Piry (cc-by-sa)

Taken Feb 28, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Errol Vela (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 25, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Feb 28, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Errol Vela (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken Dec 4, 2022 by Daniel Bourget (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 25, 2022 by o12galaj (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 25, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 25, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 25, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Aug 15, 1998 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)

Taken Jun 30, 1851 by Tela Botanica − Herbier PONTARLIER-MARICHAL (cc-by-sa)

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

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© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3097185)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:255832-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Tolpis umbellata Bertol.)

Specifications

Growth