Plant profile
Teloxys aristata
Teloxys aristata (L.) Moq.
Teloxys aristata is a plant that can be grown both indoors and outdoors, characterized by its slender, elongated leaves. It is suitable for garden cultivation or as an indoor plant.
Open-data facts
- Life form
- annual
- Climate
- Native climate: temperate. Distinct seasons and moderate temperatures.
- Origin / area
- Its known area of origin points to: European Russia to Korea.
- Documented uses
- Weed
Recommended products for Teloxys aristata
Ecological interactions
Species associated as hosts:
Peronospora effusa, Leveillula cylindrospora, Leveillula taurica, Peronospora teloxydis
Basic care
- Watering
- Medium frequency; adjust for heat and pot size.
- Light
- Place in a bright spot with a curtain or beside the window.
- Temperature
- Comfortable indoor temperatures, without extremes.
- Humidity
- Avoid both very dry air and constant vapour.
Pet toxicity
Not a safe plant for animals to nibble on leaves or stems.
Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q17245483) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (3083888) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (1113636-2) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0000407046) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- USDA GRIN — uses and distribution (USDA GRIN, public domain)
- GloBI — species interactions (CC BY)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).