Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
seifrizii
ID:
76684

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 28: 175, fig. 1a-j, fig. 2A (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076013



Common Names

  • Seifriz's Raouliopsis
  • Seifriz's Raoulia
  • Seifriz's Raouliopsis


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Description

Raouliopsis seifrizii (also called Seifriz’s Raouliopsis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a slender stem and grows up to 1m tall. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and have a dark green colour. It is found in open grassland and savanna.

Uses & Benefits

Raouliopsis seifrizii is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Raouliopsis seifrizii is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are low-growing, with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raouliopsis seifrizii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil.

Where to Find Raouliopsis seifrizii

Raouliopsis seifrizii can be found in the mountains of Central and South America.

Raouliopsis seifrizii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Raouliopsis seifrizii?

Raouliopsis seifrizii

What is the common name of Raouliopsis seifrizii?

Seifriz's Raouliopsis

What is the natural habitat of Raouliopsis seifrizii?

Dry, rocky slopes and outcrops

Species in the Raouliopsis 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-32684: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.