Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humboldtiana
ID:
44756

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gaudich.) Paul G.Wilson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8(3) 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044085



Common Names

  • Humboldt's Rhodanthe
  • Humboldt Rhodanthe
  • Humboldt's Rhodanthe


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Synonyms

  • Roccardia humboldtiana (DC.) Voss [unknown]
  • Helipterum sandfordii Hook. [unknown]
  • Helipterum humboldtianum (Gaudich.) DC. [unknown]
  • Argyrocome humboldtianum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Helichrysum humboldtianum Gaudich. [unknown]

Description

Rhodanthe humboldtiana (also called Humboldt's Sunray, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has hairy leaves and produces yellow flower heads. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodanthe humboldtiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves of this plant can be used to make herbal tea which can help with digestion and reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhodanthe humboldtiana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodanthe humboldtiana is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division of established plants can also be done in spring.

Where to Find Rhodanthe humboldtiana

Rhodanthe humboldtiana is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It can be found in grasslands, shrublands, and open woodlands at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.

Rhodanthe humboldtiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhodanthe humboldtiana?

Rhodanthe humboldtiana

What is the common name of Rhodanthe humboldtiana?

Humboldt's Sunray

What type of plant is Rhodanthe humboldtiana?

Herb

Species in the Rhodanthe genus

Rhodanthe pollackii, Rhodanthe maryonii, Rhodanthe nullarborensis, Rhodanthe charsleyae, Rhodanthe corymbiflora, Rhodanthe citrina, Rhodanthe pygmaea, Rhodanthe microglossa, Rhodanthe polygalifolia, Rhodanthe fuscescens, Rhodanthe troedelii, Rhodanthe manglesii, Rhodanthe sphaerocephala, Rhodanthe floribunda, Rhodanthe frenchii, Rhodanthe gossypina, Rhodanthe stricta, Rhodanthe propinqua, Rhodanthe polycephala, Rhodanthe rufescens, Rhodanthe corymbosa, Rhodanthe humboldtiana, Rhodanthe laevis, Rhodanthe uniflora, Rhodanthe spicata, Rhodanthe cremea, Rhodanthe sterilescens, Rhodanthe stuartiana, Rhodanthe forrestii, Rhodanthe heterantha, Rhodanthe moschata, Rhodanthe diffusa, Rhodanthe ascendens, Rhodanthe psammophila, Rhodanthe haigii, Rhodanthe anthemoides, Rhodanthe condensata, Rhodanthe chlorocephala, Rhodanthe margarethae, Rhodanthe tietkensii, Rhodanthe pyrethrum, Rhodanthe battii, Rhodanthe polyphylla, Rhodanthe oppositifolia, Rhodanthe moschata, Rhodanthe collina, Rhodanthe rubella,

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-142645: Based on the initial data import
Charles Gaudichaud-Beaupré (1789-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaudich.' in the authors string.
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.