Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laurifolia
ID:
117596

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bonpl.) Poir.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Encycl. , Suppl. 5: 375 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116925



Common Names

  • Laurel-leaved Fulcaldea
  • Laurel-leaved Daisy
  • Laurel-leaved Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Voigtia laurifolia Spreng. [unknown]
  • Barnadesia laurifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Turpinia laurifolia Humb. & Bonpl. [unknown]
  • Barnadesia laurifolia Hieron. [unknown]
  • Turpinia laurifolia Bonpl. [unknown]

Description

Fulcaldea laurifolia (also called Laurel-leaved Fulcaldea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky hillsides, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Fulcaldea laurifolia has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as an anti-inflammatory. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fulcaldea laurifolia has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fulcaldea laurifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Fulcaldea laurifolia

Fulcaldea laurifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in dry areas and rocky slopes.

Fulcaldea laurifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fulcaldea laurifolia?

Fulcaldea laurifolia

What is the common name of Fulcaldea laurifolia?

Laurel-leaved Fulcaldea

Where is Fulcaldea laurifolia native to?

South America

Species in the Fulcaldea 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-78303: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.