Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
rufa
ID:
118983

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex DC.) Raizada

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Indian Forester lxxxv. 679 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118312



Common Names

  • Eschenbachia rufa
  • Red-Stemmed Eschenbachia
  • Red-Stemmed False Caladium


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Description

Eschenbachia rufa (also called Red-stemmed Eschenbachia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and western Asia. It has small yellow flowers and is found in meadows, woods, and grassy slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Eschenbachia rufa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eschenbachia rufa is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eschenbachia rufa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Eschenbachia rufa

Eschenbachia rufa can be found in the eastern United States, primarily in the states of Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware.

Eschenbachia rufa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eschenbachia rufa?

Eschenbachia rufa

What is the common name of Eschenbachia rufa?

Eschenbachia Rufa

What type of plant is Eschenbachia rufa?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Mukat Behari Raizada (1907-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raizada' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:205046-1: Based on the initial data import