Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
racemosa
ID:
127496

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 83 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126825



Common Names

  • Humbertacalia racemosa
  • Racemose Humbertacalia
  • Humbertacalia


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia racemosa DC. [unknown]
  • Senecio exsertus exsertus [unknown]
  • Senecio exsertus Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Humbertacalia racemosa (also called Racemose Humbertacalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, as well as in coastal areas and salt marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Humbertacalia racemosa is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Humbertacalia racemosa has small, white flowers with 5 petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Humbertacalia racemosa is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Humbertacalia racemosa

Humbertacalia racemosa can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Humbertacalia racemosa FAQ

What type of plant is Humbertacalia racemosa?

Humbertacalia racemosa is a species of flowering plant

What is the native range of Humbertacalia racemosa?

Humbertacalia racemosa is native to the Mediterranean region

What are the uses of Humbertacalia racemosa?

Humbertacalia racemosa is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes

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-87841: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.