Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hemsl.) H.Rob. & Brettell
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 417 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004029
Common Names
- Cordovensis Roldana
- Cordoba Roldana
- Cordovan Roldana
Synonyms
- Cacalia peltata Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
- Senecio cordovensis Hemsl. [unknown]
Description
Roldana cordovensis (also called Roldana, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in dry grasslands, and has ovate leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Roldana cordovensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, respiratory problems, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Roldana cordovensis is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, oval-shaped achene with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and have a diameter of 1-2 mm.
Cultivation and Propagation
Roldana cordovensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.
Where to Find Roldana cordovensis
Roldana cordovensis can be found in the mountains of South America, including parts of Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.
Roldana cordovensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Roldana cordovensis?
Roldana cordovensis
What is the common name of Roldana cordovensis?
Cordoba Thistle
What is the natural habitat of Roldana cordovensis?
Roldana cordovensis is found in dry, rocky areas in Argentina and Uruguay.
Species in the Roldana genus
Roldana cristobalensis,
Roldana cordovensis,
Roldana neogibsonii,
Roldana hirsuticaulis,
Roldana juxtlahuacana,
Roldana tlacotepecana,
Roldana schaffneri,
Roldana ehrenbergiana,
Roldana heteroidea,
Roldana mezquitalana,
Roldana mazatecana,
Roldana barba-johannis,
Roldana pennellii,
Roldana subpeltata,
Roldana gentryi,
Roldana hartwegii,
Roldana scandens,
Roldana acutangula,
Roldana robinsoniana,
Roldana mixtecana,
Roldana michoacana,
Roldana anisophylla,
Roldana oaxacana,
Roldana tepopana,
Roldana heteroideus,
Roldana chapalensis,
Roldana hintonii,
Roldana langlassei,
Roldana lanicaulis,
Roldana floresiorum,
Roldana mexicana,
Roldana sartorii,
Roldana angulifolia,
Roldana heracleifolia,
Roldana gonzaleziae,
Roldana albonervia,
Roldana greenmanii,
Roldana eriophylla,
Roldana lobata,
Roldana guadalajarensis,
Roldana metepecus,
Roldana sundbergii,
Roldana jurgensenii,
Roldana petasioides,
Roldana heterogama,
Roldana platanifolia,
Roldana reticulata,
Roldana tonii,
Roldana petasitis,
Roldana galiciana,
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,