Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
suffrutescens
ID:
129436

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 49: 376 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128765



Common Names

  • Shrubby Flourensia
  • Bushy Flourensia
  • Woody Flourensia


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Synonyms

  • Encelia suffrutescens R.E.Fr. [unknown]

Description

Flourensia suffrutescens (also called Flourensia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is found in the Andes Mountains and other mountainous regions of the continent.

Uses & Benefits

Flourensia suffrutescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory and digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flourensia suffrutescens has yellow flowers with five petals that are arranged in a star-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flourensia suffrutescens is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny position.

Where to Find Flourensia suffrutescens

Flourensia suffrutescens is native to South America. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Flourensia suffrutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Flourensia suffrutescens?

Flourensia suffrutescens

What is the common name of Flourensia suffrutescens?

Shrubby Tarweed

What type of plant is Flourensia suffrutescens?

Asteraceae

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-89730: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.