Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pers.) C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 78 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029777
Common Names
- Foxtail Fescue
- Foxtail Meadow-grass
- Foxtail Spear-grass
Synonyms
- Hubertia salicifolia Juss. ex Pers. [unknown]
- Conyza serrata Bory ex DC. [unknown]
Description
Faujasia salicifolia (also called Willowleaf Faujasia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of 1 to 2 meters. It is found in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Faujasia salicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Faujasia salicifolia has small, yellow flowers with white centers and seeds that are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Faujasia salicifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sunny spot. The cuttings should be kept moist until they root.
Where to Find Faujasia salicifolia
Faujasia salicifolia is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats such as deserts, hillsides, and canyons.
Faujasia salicifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Faujasia salicifolia?
Faujasia salicifolia
What is the common name of Faujasia salicifolia?
Willow-Leaved Faujasia
What is the natural habitat of Faujasia salicifolia?
Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides
Species in the Faujasia genus
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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,