Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pulcherrima
ID:
89004

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.O.Dillon

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
S. W. Naturalist 21: 145 (-147), fig. 1 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088333



Common Names

  • Mexican Daisy
  • Pretty Flourensia
  • Mexican Conebush


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Description

Flourensia pulcherrima (also called Beautiful Flourensia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It is found in grassy meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Flourensia pulcherrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Flourensia pulcherrima is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a yellow stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flourensia pulcherrima is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be propagated from seed, but the seedlings are slow-growing and take several years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Flourensia pulcherrima

Flourensia pulcherrima is native to South America, particularly in the Andes Mountains. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Flourensia pulcherrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Flourensia pulcherrima?

Flourensia pulcherrima

What is the common name of Flourensia pulcherrima?

Beautiful Flourensia

Where is Flourensia pulcherrima found?

Flourensia pulcherrima is found in South America

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-44673: Based on the initial data import
Michael Dillon (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.O.Dillon' in the authors string.