Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Schauer) H.Rob. & Brettell
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 415 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134306
Common Names
- Aschenborniana Roldana
- Roldana Daisy
- Roldana Aster
Description
Roldana aschenborniana (also called 'Cushion Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Roldana aschenborniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Roldana aschenborniana are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Roldana aschenborniana is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by division in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Roldana aschenborniana
Roldana aschenborniana can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.
Roldana aschenborniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Roldana aschenborniana?
Roldana aschenborniana
What type of plant is Roldana aschenborniana?
It is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.
Where is Roldana aschenborniana found?
It is native to the Mediterranean region.
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,
References
Sebastian Schauer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Schauer' in the authors string.