Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Anthony) Anderb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 176(1-2): 104 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116984
Common Names
- Duhaldea forrestii
- Forrest's Duhaldea
- Forrest's Daisy
Description
Duhaldea forrestii (also called Forrest's Duhaldea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It prefers sunny, dry habitats and is often found in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Duhaldea forrestii has been used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders, as a diuretic, and for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. It has also been used as a food source and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Duhaldea forrestii is yellow and daisy-like with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Duhaldea forrestii is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall, with the clumps being divided into smaller sections and replanted. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun.
Where to Find Duhaldea forrestii
Duhaldea forrestii is native to China.
Duhaldea forrestii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Duhaldea forrestii?
Duhaldea forrestii
What is the common name of Duhaldea forrestii?
Forrest's Daisy
Where is Duhaldea forrestii native to?
China
Species in the Duhaldea genus
Duhaldea latifolia,
Duhaldea wissmanniana,
Duhaldea griffithii,
Duhaldea simonsii,
Duhaldea cuspidata,
Duhaldea cappa,
Duhaldea nervosa,
Duhaldea forrestii,
Duhaldea rubricaulis,
Duhaldea pterocaula,
Duhaldea revoluta,
Duhaldea eupatorioides,
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,