Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
polycephala
ID:
115905

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.O.Dillon

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 68: 106 (-107), figs (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115234



Common Names

  • Flourensia Polycephala
  • Polycephala Tarbush
  • Polycephala Flourensia


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Description

Flourensia polycephala (also called Polycephalous Flourensia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and a dense, rounded crown of small, grey-green leaves. It grows in dry, sandy habitats, such as in deserts and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Flourensia polycephala is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, digestive problems, and respiratory disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flourensia polycephala has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flourensia polycephala is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When sowing the seeds, it is important to keep the soil moist and warm. The seedlings should be thinned out when they reach a height of about 10 cm. Cuttings can be taken from the stems and planted in moist soil. They should be kept in a warm, sunny spot and watered regularly.

Where to Find Flourensia polycephala

Flourensia polycephala is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, and Zacatecas.

Flourensia polycephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Flourensia polycephala?

Flourensia polycephala

What is the common name of Flourensia polycephala?

Polycephala Flourensia

What is the natural habitat of Flourensia polycephala?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

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-7670: Based on the initial data import
Michael Dillon (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.O.Dillon' in the authors string.