Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brot.) R.Br. ex G.Don
Source:
gcc
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. 364 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020393
Common Names
- Soliva stolonifera
- Creeping Soliva
- Stolonifera Soliva
Synonyms
- Gymnostyles nasturtiifolia Juss. [unknown]
- Soliva urbica Phil. [unknown]
- Gymnostyles stolonifera (Brot.) R.Br. ex G.Don [unknown]
- Soliva anthemifolia acaulis (Hook. & Arn.) Baker [unknown]
- Soliva acaulis Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
Description
Soliva stolonifera (also called creeping Soliva, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in disturbed areas, grasslands, and pastures. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Soliva stolonifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas that can help with digestion and improve mental clarity.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Soliva stolonifera has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Soliva stolonifera is a fast-growing, perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Soliva stolonifera
Soliva stolonifera is native to South America, including Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Soliva stolonifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Soliva stolonifera?
Soliva stolonifera
What is the common name of Soliva stolonifera?
Creeping Soliva
What is the natural habitat of Soliva stolonifera?
Soliva stolonifera is native to South America and is found in dry open areas, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Species in the Soliva genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,