Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
retinophylla
ID:
97404

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 49: 505 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096733

Common Names

  • Flourensia retinophylla
  • Retinophylla Flourensia
  • Ribbonwood

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Description

Flourensia retinophylla (also called 'Retinose flourensia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, oval leaves with small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Flourensia retinophylla is a medicinal plant that is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Flourensia retinophylla is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flourensia retinophylla is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Flourensia retinophylla

Flourensia retinophylla is native to South America and can be found in dry and semi-arid areas.

Flourensia retinophylla FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Flourensia retinophylla?

Flourensia retinophylla prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

What is the lifespan of Flourensia retinophylla?

Flourensia retinophylla is a short-lived perennial, typically lasting 2-3 years.

What is the best way to propagate Flourensia retinophylla?

Flourensia retinophylla can be propagated by seed or division.

Species in the Flourensia genus

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,

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