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
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.
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 Richteria genus
Richteria djilgense,
Richteria leontopodium,
Richteria pyrethroides,
Richteria haidarii,
Richteria tianschanica,
Richteria brachanthemoides,
Richteria neglecta,
Richteria sovetkinae,
Richteria sussamyrensis,
Richteria semenovii,
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,