Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hartwegii
ID:
34303

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) H.Rob. & Brettell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 420 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033632



Common Names

  • Hartweg's Roldana
  • Hartweg's Aster
  • Hartweg's Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Senecio seemannii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Senecio hartwegii Benth. [unknown]

Description

Roldana hartwegii (also called Hartweg's Roldana, among many other common names) is an annual herb, native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Roldana hartwegii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems, fever, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Roldana hartwegii var. durangensis (H.Rob. & Brettell) Funston
Roldana hartwegii var. carlomasonii (B.L.Turner & T.M.Barkley) Funston
Roldana hartwegii var. subcymosa (H.Rob.) Funston

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Roldana hartwegii has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roldana hartwegii is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Roldana hartwegii

Roldana hartwegii is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Roldana hartwegii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Roldana hartwegii?

Roldana hartwegii

What type of plant is Roldana hartwegii?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Roldana hartwegii?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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-132512: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Robert D. Brettell (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brettell' in the authors string.