Status:
valid
Authors:
Cass.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1819
Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris : 80 (1819)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090305
Common Names
- Pineleaf Faujasia
- Pine-leaf Faujasia
- Pine Faujasia
Synonyms
- Senecio pinifolius Pers. [unknown]
- Conyza pinifolia Bory [illegitimate]
- Hubertia pinifolia Juss. ex Pers. [unknown]
- Faujasia gracilis C.Jeffrey [unknown]
- Senecio pinifolius Dusén [unknown]
- Senecio insularis Muschl. [unknown]
- Limbarda pinifolia Raf. [unknown]
- Senecio commersonii Spreng. [unknown]
Description
Faujasia pinifolia (also called Pine-Leaf Faujasia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with needle-like leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Faujasia pinifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Faujasia pinifolia is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Faujasia pinifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Faujasia pinifolia
Faujasia pinifolia is native to India and can be found in forests, woodlands, and scrublands.
Faujasia pinifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Faujasia pinifolia?
Faujasia pinifolia
What is the family of Faujasia pinifolia?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Faujasia pinifolia?
Pineleaf Faujasia
Species in the Faujasia 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,