Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
campestris
ID:
124752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 19: 184 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124081



Common Names

  • Field Flourensia
  • Field Tarbush
  • Field Cassia


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Synonyms

  • Helianthus campestris (Griseb.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Flourensia campestris (also called 'Field Tarbush', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in sunny, dry meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Flourensia campestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Flourensia campestris is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flourensia campestris is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Flourensia campestris

Flourensia campestris is native to Argentina and can be found in the Gran Chaco region.

Flourensia campestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Flourensia campestris?

Flourensia campestris

What type of plant is Flourensia campestris?

Herbaceous plant

Where is Flourensia campestris found?

South America

Species in the Flourensia 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-85199: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.