Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob. & Brettell
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 419, fig. 5 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080618
Common Names
- Roldana Greenmanii
- Greenman's Thistle
- Greenman's Cirsium
Synonyms
- Senecio greenmanii (H.Robert & Brettell) L.O.Williams [unknown]
Description
Roldana greenmanii (also called Greenman's Roldana, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Roldana greenmanii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Roldana greenmanii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, brown and round in shape. The seedlings are thin and have narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Roldana greenmanii is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is easily propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once germinated, the seedlings can be transplanted into the desired location.
Where to Find Roldana greenmanii
Roldana greenmanii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Michoacán and Guerrero.
Roldana greenmanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Roldana greenmanii?
Roldana greenmanii
What type of plant is Roldana greenmanii?
It is a flowering plant
Where is Roldana greenmanii native to?
It is native to the Caribbean
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,