Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.M.Black) Paul G.Wilson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8(3) 1992
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061810
Common Names
- Rhodanthe Daisy
- One-flowered Daisy
- One-flowered Everlasting
Description
Rhodanthe uniflora (also called One-flowered Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, open areas, such as prairies and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodanthe uniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhodanthe uniflora has small white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The flowers are composed of many petals and are surrounded by a ring of leaf-like bracts. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodanthe uniflora is a perennial plant that prefers a well-drained, sandy soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division of clumps can also be done in the spring.
Where to Find Rhodanthe uniflora
Rhodanthe uniflora can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Rhodanthe uniflora FAQ
What are the best growing conditions for Rhodanthe uniflora?
Rhodanthe uniflora prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
How often should I water Rhodanthe uniflora?
Rhodanthe uniflora should be watered regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
What type of fertilizer should I use for Rhodanthe uniflora?
A balanced fertilizer should be used for Rhodanthe uniflora, applied at least once a year.
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,