Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 54: 186 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064307
Common Names
- Candelilla
- Heterolepis Flourensia
- Candelilla de la Sierra
Synonyms
- Viguiera glutinosa Rusby [unknown]
Description
Flourensia heterolepis (also called 'Heterolepis Flourensia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem with many branches, and its leaves are oblong and covered with soft hairs. It grows in open areas, such as roadsides and meadows, and is often found in dry and rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Flourensia heterolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Flourensia heterolepis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, flat disc. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Flourensia heterolepis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Flourensia heterolepis
Flourensia heterolepis can be found in South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile.
Flourensia heterolepis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Flourensia heterolepis?
Flourensia heterolepis
What is the family of Flourensia heterolepis?
Asteraceae
What are the common names of Flourensia heterolepis?
Heterolepis Flourensia
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,