Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
thurifera
ID:
66239

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 592 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065568



Common Names

  • Thurifera Flourensia
  • Flourensia
  • Thurifera


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Synonyms

  • Diomedea thurifera Bertero ex Colla [unknown]
  • Helianthus besseriana Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Tithonia glutinosa Collie ex Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Helianthus thurifer Molina [unknown]
  • Helianthus navarri Phil. [unknown]
  • Flourensia navarri Reiche [unknown]
  • Flourensia besseriana Meyen & Walp. [unknown]
  • Flourensia thurifera thurifera [unknown]
  • Flourensia thurifera lanceolata J.Rémy in Gay [unknown]
  • Flourensia besseriana Hook. & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Flourensia thurifera (also called Incensebush, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows to a height of 1-3 m. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Flourensia thurifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for animals. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flourensia thurifera has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flourensia thurifera is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by sowing seeds directly into the garden in spring or autumn. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant will self-seed and can spread rapidly.

Where to Find Flourensia thurifera

Flourensia thurifera is native to South America. It can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Flourensia thurifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Flourensia thurifera?

Flourensia thurifera

What is the common name of Flourensia thurifera?

Thurifera

Where is Flourensia thurifera native to?

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