Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floresiorum
ID:
71904

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Turner) B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 87(3):222 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071233



Common Names

  • Roldana Floresiorum
  • Roldana
  • Floresiorum


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Description

Roldana floresiorum (also called Flores' Roldana, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Roldana floresiorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Roldana floresiorum has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roldana floresiorum is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through stem cuttings or seeds. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a potting mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a potting mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Roldana floresiorum

Roldana floresiorum is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range.

Roldana floresiorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Roldana floresiorum?

Roldana floresiorum

What is the family of Roldana floresiorum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Roldana floresiorum?

Flores' Roldana

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-28009: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.