Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
91973

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petrie

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 45: 269 (1913). (1912 publ. 1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091302



Common Names

  • Raoulia cinerea
  • Grey Raoulia
  • Gray Raoulia


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Description

Raoulia cinerea (also called gray Raoulia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a slender stem and small, narrow leaves. It is native to the western United States and Mexico and is found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Raoulia cinerea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source for livestock, as well as for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Raoulia cinerea is a yellow-white composite flower head with a large number of small tubular florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raoulia cinerea is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early fall and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Raoulia cinerea

Raoulia cinerea can be found in New Zealand.

Raoulia cinerea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Raoulia cinerea?

Raoulia cinerea

What is the common name of Raoulia cinerea?

Gray Raoulia

What is the natural habitat of Raoulia cinerea?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the mountains of California, Nevada, and Utah

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-4757: Based on the initial data import
Donald Petrie (1846-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petrie' in the authors string.