Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 114(2): 548 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046052
Common Names
- David Smith Fleischmannia
- David-Smith Fleischmannia
- David Smith's Fleischmannia
Description
Fleischmannia davidsmithii (also called Fleischmann's daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has small yellow flowers and grows in sandy soils and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Fleischmannia davidsmithii is used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and diuretic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fleischmannia davidsmithii has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fleischmannia davidsmithii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or division.
Where to Find Fleischmannia davidsmithii
Fleischmannia davidsmithii is native to the Caribbean, and can be found in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.
Fleischmannia davidsmithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fleischmannia davidsmithii?
Fleischmannia davidsmithii
What is the common name of Fleischmannia davidsmithii?
David Smith's Fleischmannia
What is the natural habitat of Fleischmannia davidsmithii?
Dry, open sites, grasslands, and roadsides
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,