Status:
valid
Authors:
(Klatt) Funston
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Novon 11(3): 305. 2001
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044053
Common Names
- Roldana anisophylla
- Anisophyllous Roldana
- Two-Leaf Roldana
Description
Roldana anisophylla (also called Two-leaved Roldana, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate, with a serrated margin and a white underside. It grows in disturbed soils, at altitudes of up to 2000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Roldana anisophylla is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It has a long flowering season and produces bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Roldana anisophylla is a yellow-orange star-shaped flower head with many ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves that are deeply lobed and have a white downy covering.
Cultivation and Propagation
Roldana anisophylla is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. It is also important to deadhead the flowers to encourage new blooms.
Where to Find Roldana anisophylla
Roldana anisophylla is native to Mexico and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Roldana anisophylla FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Roldana anisophylla?
Roldana anisophylla prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
What is the average height of Roldana anisophylla?
Roldana anisophylla typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.
What is the average lifespan of Roldana anisophylla?
Roldana anisophylla typically has a lifespan of 2-3 years.
Species in the Roldana genus
Roldana cristobalensis,
Roldana cordovensis,
Roldana neogibsonii,
Roldana hirsuticaulis,
Roldana juxtlahuacana,
Roldana tlacotepecana,
Roldana schaffneri,
Roldana ehrenbergiana,
Roldana heteroidea,
Roldana mezquitalana,
Roldana mazatecana,
Roldana barba-johannis,
Roldana pennellii,
Roldana subpeltata,
Roldana gentryi,
Roldana hartwegii,
Roldana scandens,
Roldana acutangula,
Roldana robinsoniana,
Roldana mixtecana,
Roldana michoacana,
Roldana anisophylla,
Roldana oaxacana,
Roldana tepopana,
Roldana heteroideus,
Roldana chapalensis,
Roldana hintonii,
Roldana langlassei,
Roldana lanicaulis,
Roldana floresiorum,
Roldana mexicana,
Roldana sartorii,
Roldana angulifolia,
Roldana heracleifolia,
Roldana gonzaleziae,
Roldana albonervia,
Roldana greenmanii,
Roldana eriophylla,
Roldana lobata,
Roldana guadalajarensis,
Roldana metepecus,
Roldana sundbergii,
Roldana jurgensenii,
Roldana petasioides,
Roldana heterogama,
Roldana platanifolia,
Roldana reticulata,
Roldana tonii,
Roldana petasitis,
Roldana galiciana,
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,