Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 203 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021874
Common Names
- Fleischmannia bridgesii
- Bridges' fleischmannia
- Bridges' daisy
Description
Fleischmannia bridgesii (also called Bridges' fleischmannia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, leathery leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Fleischmannia bridgesii is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin problems and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fleischmannia bridgesii has yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fleischmannia bridgesii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will not tolerate wet soil. It can be pruned back after flowering to promote a bushier habit.
Where to Find Fleischmannia bridgesii
Fleischmannia bridgesii is found in South America.
Fleischmannia bridgesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fleischmannia bridgesii?
Fleischmannia bridgesii
Where does Fleischmannia bridgesii grow?
Fleischmannia bridgesii is native to the Caribbean.
What type of plant is Fleischmannia bridgesii?
Fleischmannia bridgesii is a shrub or small tree.
Species in the Fleischmannia genus
Fleischmannia soratae,
Fleischmannia yungasensis,
Fleischmannia laxicephala,
Fleischmannia anisopoda,
Fleischmannia narinoensis,
Fleischmannia klattiana,
Fleischmannia yucatanensis,
Fleischmannia ejidensis,
Fleischmannia microstemoides,
Fleischmannia bohlmanniana,
Fleischmannia matudae,
Fleischmannia mayorii,
Fleischmannia capillipes,
Fleischmannia tamboensis,
Fleischmannia bridgesii,
Fleischmannia imitans,
Fleischmannia crocodilia,
Fleischmannia guatemalensis,
Fleischmannia arguta,
Fleischmannia obscurifolia,
Fleischmannia hemonophylla,
Fleischmannia sideritides,
Fleischmannia antiquorum,
Fleischmannia prasiifolia,
Fleischmannia sinclairii,
Fleischmannia quirozii,
Fleischmannia altihuanucana,
Fleischmannia coibensis,
Fleischmannia porphyranthema,
Fleischmannia monagasensis,
Fleischmannia bergantinensis,
Fleischmannia multinervis,
Fleischmannia granatensis,
Fleischmannia allenii,
Fleischmannia ferreyrae,
Fleischmannia laxa,
Fleischmannia zakii,
Fleischmannia fragilis,
Fleischmannia purpusii,
Fleischmannia viscidipes,
Fleischmannia schickendantzii,
Fleischmannia harlingii,
Fleischmannia marginata,
Fleischmannia lloensis,
Fleischmannia davidsmithii,
Fleischmannia sinaloensis,
Fleischmannia dissolvens,
Fleischmannia loxensis,
Fleischmannia hammellii,
Fleischmannia blakei,
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,