Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
voluta
ID:
43691

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043020



Common Names

  • Humbertacalia Voluta
  • Voluta Daisy
  • Blue Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia voluta Drake [unknown]

Description

Humbertacalia voluta (also called 'Voluta daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a hairy stem and yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Humbertacalia voluta is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Humbertacalia voluta is a yellow-green, daisy-like flower head with yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped with a white tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small, spiny and have a rosette-like growth habit.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Humbertacalia voluta is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or by division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. The plants will flower in late summer or early fall. When propagating by division, divide the plants in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Humbertacalia voluta

Humbertacalia voluta is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny areas.

Humbertacalia voluta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Humbertacalia voluta?

Humbertacalia voluta

What is the common name of Humbertacalia voluta?

Voluta Humbertacalia

What is the natural habitat of Humbertacalia voluta?

Humbertacalia voluta is native to the Mediterranean region.

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-141615: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.