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
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.
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
Flourensia hirtissima,
Flourensia glutinosa,
Flourensia fiebrigii,
Flourensia peruviana,
Flourensia ilicifolia,
Flourensia blakeana,
Flourensia angustifolia,
Flourensia solitaria,
Flourensia oolepis,
Flourensia glutinosa,
Flourensia pringlei,
Flourensia monticola,
Flourensia heterolepis,
Flourensia thurifera,
Flourensia cernua,
Flourensia niederleinii,
Flourensia pulcherrima,
Flourensia cajabambensis,
Flourensia retinophylla,
Flourensia laurifolia,
Flourensia polycephala,
Flourensia tortuosa,
Flourensia microphylla,
Flourensia macroligulata,
Flourensia leptopoda,
Flourensia retinophylla,
Flourensia campestris,
Flourensia hirta,
Flourensia suffrutescens,
Flourensia resinosa,
Flourensia collodes,
Flourensia dentata,
Flourensia riparia,
Flourensia macrophylla,
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,