Flourensia dentata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dentata
ID:
133671
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 25: 315 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133000
Common Names
- Flourensia dentata
- Toothed Flourensia
- Toothed Tarwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Flourensia dentata (also called Toothleaf Flourensia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Flourensia dentata is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flourensia dentata has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Flourensia dentata is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easily propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring.
Where to Find Flourensia dentata
Flourensia dentata is native to South America and is found in dry, desert areas.
Flourensia dentata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Flourensia dentata?
Flourensia dentata
What is the common name of Flourensia dentata?
Toothed Flourensia
What is the growth habit of Flourensia dentata?
It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves
Species in the Flourensia genus
Flourensia hirtissima, Flourensia glutinosa, Flourensia fiebrigii, Flourensia peruviana, Flourensia ilicifolia, Flourensia blakeana, Flourensia angustifolia, Flourensia solitaria, Flourensia oolepis, Flourensia glutinosa, Flourensia pringlei, Flourensia monticola, Flourensia heterolepis, Flourensia thurifera, Flourensia cernua, Flourensia niederleinii, Flourensia pulcherrima, Flourensia cajabambensis, Flourensia retinophylla, Flourensia laurifolia, Flourensia polycephala, Flourensia tortuosa, Flourensia microphylla, Flourensia macroligulata, Flourensia leptopoda, Flourensia retinophylla, Flourensia campestris, Flourensia hirta, Flourensia suffrutescens, Flourensia resinosa, Flourensia collodes, Flourensia dentata, Flourensia riparia, Flourensia macrophylla,
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-93827: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.