Status:
valid
Authors:
Kit Tan & R.J.D.McBeath
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Quart. Bull. Alpine Gard. Soc. Gr. Brit. 56(4): 311 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090461
Common Names
- Raoulia
- Mountain Raoulia
- Mountain Daisy
Description
Raoulia petrimia (also called Petrie's Raoulia, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, white daisy-like flowers and grey-green foliage. It is native to New Zealand and grows in rocky areas and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Raoulia petrimia is a perennial plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its beautiful white flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Raoulia petrimia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Raoulia petrimia is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of existing plants or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Raoulia petrimia
Raoulia petrimia is native to New Zealand. It can be found in alpine and subalpine areas, in rocky and gravelly soils.
Raoulia petrimia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Raoulia petrimia?
Raoulia petrimia
What is the common name of Raoulia petrimia?
Petri's mat-plant
What is the natural habitat of Raoulia petrimia?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites
Species in the Raoulia genus
Raoulia monroi,
Raoulia buchananii,
Raoulia australis,
Raoulia hookeri,
Raoulia parkii,
Raoulia beauverdii,
Raoulia tenuicaulis,
Raoulia apice-nigra,
Raoulia planchonii,
Raoulia glabra,
Raoulia petrimia,
Raoulia cinerea,
Raoulia petriensis,
Raoulia subsericea,
Raoulia albosericea,
Raoulia haastii,
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
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.