Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 22: 315 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039262
Common Names
- Rojasianthe superba
- Superba Rojasianthe
- Superba's Rojasianthe
Description
Rojasianthe superba (also called Superb Rojasianthe, among many other common names) is a shrub of the family Asteraceae. It has white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rojasianthe superba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rojasianthe superba has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rojasianthe superba is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Rojasianthe superba
Rojasianthe superba is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and roadsides.
Rojasianthe superba FAQ
What are the common names of Rojasianthe superba?
Rojasianthe superba is commonly known as Superb Rojasianthe
What is the natural habitat of Rojasianthe superba?
Rojasianthe superba is native to the Andes Mountains of South America.
What are the medicinal uses of Rojasianthe superba?
Rojasianthe superba has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.
Species in the Rojasianthe 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,