Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pyrethroides
ID:
83351

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kar. & Kir.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 15: 127 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082680



Common Names

  • Richteria
  • Pyrethroides
  • Coral Plant


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Description

Richteria pyrethroides (also called Redstem, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 m tall. The leaves are lanceolate and up to 10 cm long. The flowers are white with yellow centers and are arranged in a corymb. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Richteria pyrethroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Richteria pyrethroides is a small, white daisy-like flower with yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Richteria pyrethroides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Richteria pyrethroides

Richteria pyrethroides can be found in the eastern United States, from Virginia to Florida.

Richteria pyrethroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Richteria pyrethroides?

Richteria pyrethroides

What type of plant is Richteria pyrethroides?

It is an annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Richteria pyrethroides?

It is native to South America

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-39181: Based on the initial data import
Grigori Karelin (1801-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kar.' in the authors string.
Ivan Petrovich Kirilov (1821-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kir.' in the authors string.