Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss. & Hausskn.) Rauschert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Taxon 31: 558 (1982): (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083713
Common Names
- Rhanteriopsis puberula
- Fuzzy-leaved Rhanterium
- Fuzzy-leaved Cudweed
Description
Rhanteriopsis puberula (also called Puberulent Rhanterium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas and on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Rhanteriopsis puberula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhanteriopsis puberula is yellow and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green hue.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhanteriopsis puberula is an annual herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a range of soil types.
Where to Find Rhanteriopsis puberula
Rhanteriopsis puberula is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Rhanteriopsis puberula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhanteriopsis puberula?
Rhanteriopsis puberula
What is the common name of Rhanteriopsis puberula?
Hairy Rhanterium
What is the natural habitat of Rhanteriopsis puberula?
Grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Rhanteriopsis 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,