Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mezquitalana
ID:
28061

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Turner) Funston

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Novon 11(3): 305. 2001

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027390

Common Names

  • Roldana mezquitalana
  • Mezquital Roldana
  • Mezquital's Roldana

Searching for Roldana mezquitalana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Senecio gesnerifolius B.L.Turner [unknown]
  • Roldana gesneriifolia C.Jeffrey [unknown]
  • Senecio mezquitalanus B.L.Turner [unknown]
  • Roldana mesquitlanensis (B.L.Turner) Funston [unknown]

Description

Roldana mezquitalana (also called Mezquital thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with spiny, pink-tinged leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Roldana mezquitalana is used as an ornamental plant, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Roldana mezquitalana is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

Searching for Roldana mezquitalana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Roldana mezquitalana is an annual herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Roldana mezquitalana

Roldana mezquitalana is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas such as hillsides and open woodlands.

Roldana mezquitalana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Roldana mezquitalana?

Roldana mezquitalana

What is the common name of Roldana mezquitalana?

Mezquital thistle

What is the natural habitat of Roldana mezquitalana?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-126474: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
Michele Funston (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Funston' in the authors string.