Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
fontinalis
ID:
15176

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cordem.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 79 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014505

Common Names

  • Parafaujasia fontinalis
  • Fontinalis Parafaujasia
  • Fontinalis Waterweed

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Description

Parafaujasia fontinalis (also called Water Parafaujasia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a slender stem, and its leaves are linear and alternate. It grows in moist meadows, along roadsides, and in other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Parafaujasia fontinalis is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parafaujasia fontinalis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parafaujasia fontinalis is a perennial that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Parafaujasia fontinalis

Parafaujasia fontinalis can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Parafaujasia fontinalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parafaujasia fontinalis?

Parafaujasia fontinalis

What are the common names of Parafaujasia fontinalis?

Fontinalis Parafaujasia

What is the natural habitat of Parafaujasia fontinalis?

Mesic to dry prairies, open woods, and roadsides in eastern North America

Species in the Parafaujasia 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-114032: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Jacob de Cordemoy (1835-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cordem.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.