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
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.
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,