Parthenium rollinsianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rollinsianum
ID:
79133
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rzed.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Ciencia (Mexico) 19(4-5): 83, fig. 5 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078462
Common Names
- Rollins Parthenium
- Rollins' Parthenium
- Rollins Parthenium Aster
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Parthenium rollinsianum (also called Rollins' Parthenium, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, branched stem with white flowers. It grows in open, disturbed sites, such as roadsides, fields, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Parthenium rollinsianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Parthenium rollinsianum is yellow and has a bell-shaped corolla with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Parthenium rollinsianum is a perennial plant that is best grown from seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in spring and the plants will flower in late summer. Propagation can also be done by division in spring.
Where to Find Parthenium rollinsianum
Parthenium rollinsianum can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Nevada.
Parthenium rollinsianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parthenium rollinsianum?
Parthenium rollinsianum
What type of plant is Parthenium rollinsianum?
Herb
What are the uses of Parthenium rollinsianum?
It is used as a medicinal herb for treating fever, cough, and skin diseases
Species in the Parthenium genus
Parthenium confertum, Parthenium lloydii, Parthenium alpinum, Parthenium incanum, Parthenium tomentosum, Parthenium schottii, Parthenium cineraceum, Parthenium ligulatum, Parthenium fruticosum, Parthenium schottii, Parthenium glomeratum, Parthenium tetraneuris, Parthenium densipilum, Parthenium hysterophorus, Parthenium arctium, Parthenium rollinsianum, Parthenium bipinnatifidum, Parthenium argentatum, Parthenium lozanianum, Parthenium integrifolium,
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-35061: Based on the initial data import
Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.