Status:
valid
Authors:
Cass.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1815
Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris 1815[Livr. 10]: 175. (1815)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075035
Common Names
- Pedate Florestina
- Pedate Daisy
- Pedate Daisy Bush
Description
Florestina pedata (also called 'Pedate Florestina', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows up to 2 m tall, with a woody stem and yellow flowers. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its fruits are small, globose capsules. It grows in open grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Florestina pedata is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Florestina pedata has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Florestina pedata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Florestina pedata
Florestina pedata is native to the southern United States and Mexico.
Florestina pedata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Florestina pedata?
Florestina pedata
What is the common name of Florestina pedata?
Pedate Florestina
What is the family of Florestina pedata?
Asteraceae
Species in the Florestina 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,