Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 20: 404 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083004
Common Names
- Flourensia niederleinii
- Niederlein's Flourensia
- Niederlein's Tarbush
Description
Flourensia niederleinii (also called the Niederlein's Flourensia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has yellow flowers with a yellow center, and its leaves are alternate, oblong, and toothed. It is typically found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Flourensia niederleinii has many ornamental uses, as it produces attractive yellow flowers. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Flourensia niederleinii are small and yellow. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Flourensia niederleinii is a perennial herb that is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny location in well-drained soil. The plants will self-seed and can become invasive if not managed properly. To control the spread of the plant, deadhead the flowers after they have bloomed. Divide the clumps of the plant every few years to keep it healthy.
Where to Find Flourensia niederleinii
Flourensia niederleinii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky and dry areas, as well as in open woodlands.
Flourensia niederleinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Flourensia niederleinii?
Flourensia niederleinii
What is the common name of Flourensia niederleinii?
Niederlein's Flourensia
What is the natural habitat of Flourensia niederleinii?
Flourensia niederleinii is found in dry, rocky places, such as hillsides and cliffs
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,