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
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.
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 Eschenbachia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,