Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
suffruticosa
ID:
5965

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Paul G.Wilson & M.A.Wilson

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 16(1): 256 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005294



Common Names

  • Rhetinocarpha
  • Suffruticosa
  • Rhetinocarpha suffruticosa


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Synonyms

  • Myriocephalus suffruticosus Benth. [unknown]
  • Hirnellia suffruticosa Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Rhetinocarpha suffruticosa (also called shrubby rhetinocarpha, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has multiple stems that grow up to 1 m tall and produces numerous small yellow flowers. It is found in open fields, pastures, and roadsides in dry soils.

Uses & Benefits

Rhetinocarpha suffruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhetinocarpha suffruticosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhetinocarpha suffruticosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Rhetinocarpha suffruticosa

Rhetinocarpha suffruticosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Rhetinocarpha suffruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhetinocarpha suffruticosa?

Rhetinocarpha suffruticosa

What is the common name of Rhetinocarpha suffruticosa?

Shrubby Rhetinocarpha

What is the growth habit of Rhetinocarpha suffruticosa?

Rhetinocarpha suffruticosa is an upright, clump-forming perennial herb.

Species in the Rhetinocarpha 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-10510: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.
Margaret Anne Wilson (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Wilson' in the authors string.