Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
famarae
ID:
29315

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bramwell & G.Kunkel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Lagascalia 9: 201 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028644



Common Names

  • Famara's Reichardia
  • Famara Reichardia
  • Reichardia famarae


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Description

Reichardia famarae (also called Famara's ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Canary Islands, growing in dry and rocky habitats. It has a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of lobed leaves and a stem with a few leaves. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are achenes.

Uses & Benefits

Reichardia famarae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Reichardia famarae has small, white flowers that are clustered together. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reichardia famarae is a perennial plant that is native to the Canary Islands. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, it should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in early spring or late summer. The divided plants should be planted in a sunny location in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Reichardia famarae

Reichardia famarae is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky soils. It is also found in some parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Reichardia famarae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reichardia famarae?

Reichardia famarae

What is the common name of Reichardia famarae?

Famars' Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Reichardia famarae?

It is found in dry and rocky habitats, including coastal areas

Species in the Reichardia 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

David Bramwell (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bramwell' in the authors string.
Günther W.H. Kunkel (1928-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Kunkel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:241231-1: Based on the initial data import