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
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.
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,