Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 3(18): 291 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126704
Common Names
- Rainiera
- Rainiera Stricta
- Strict Rainiera
Synonyms
- Luina stricta B.L.Rob. [unknown]
- Psacalium strictum Greene [unknown]
Description
Rainiera stricta (also called Strict Rainiera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rainiera stricta is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rainiera stricta has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rainiera stricta is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Rainiera stricta
Rainiera stricta is found in the rainforests of Central and South America.
Rainiera stricta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rainiera stricta?
Rainiera stricta
What is the common name of Rainiera stricta?
Strict Rainiera
What is the natural habitat of Rainiera stricta?
Dry grasslands and rocky slopes
Species in the Rainiera 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,