Flourensia microphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
120340
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 49: 374 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119669
Common Names
- Flourensia microphylla
- Small-leaf Tarbush
- Small-leaf Flourensia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Encelia microphylla A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Flourensia microphylla (also called Tarbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has yellow flower heads, and grows in dry scrublands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Flourensia microphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Flourensia microphylla is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Flourensia microphylla is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny location in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer.
Where to Find Flourensia microphylla
Flourensia microphylla can be found in the deserts of Mexico and the southwestern United States.
Flourensia microphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Flourensia microphylla?
Flourensia microphylla
What is the common name of Flourensia microphylla?
Flourensia
What is the family of Flourensia microphylla?
Asteraceae
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-80958: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.