Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arborescens
ID:
37928

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Candollea v. 332 (1934).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037257



Common Names

  • Bedfordia arborescens
  • Arborescent Bedfordia
  • Bedfordia


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Synonyms

  • Senecio bedfordii F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Bedfordia arborescens (also called Tree Bedfordia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 15 meters in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and coastal heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Bedfordia arborescens is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bedfordia arborescens has yellow flowers, with a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bedfordia arborescens is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant with small, yellow flowers. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated from seed or by division in the spring or fall. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Bedfordia arborescens

Bedfordia arborescens is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.

Bedfordia arborescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bedfordia arborescens?

Bedfordia arborescens

What is the common name of Bedfordia arborescens?

Tree Bedfordia

What is the natural habitat of Bedfordia arborescens?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and dry sclerophyll forests

Species in the Bedfordia 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,