Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ruficoma
ID:
8320

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 1938, xiv. 297

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007649



Common Names

  • Ruficoma Leibnitzia
  • Ruficoma
  • Ruficoma Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Gerbera ruficoma Franch. [unknown]

Description

Leibnitzia ruficoma (also called Red-stemmed Leibnitzia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem with bright red branches and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leibnitzia ruficoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leibnitzia ruficoma has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leibnitzia ruficoma is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Leibnitzia ruficoma

Leibnitzia ruficoma is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Leibnitzia ruficoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leibnitzia ruficoma?

Leibnitzia ruficoma

What type of plant is Leibnitzia ruficoma?

It is an herb

Where is Leibnitzia ruficoma found?

It is found in Europe

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-107392: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.