Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heracleifolia
ID:
79338

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 420 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078667



Common Names

  • Roldana heracleifolia
  • Heracleifolia's Roldana
  • Heracleifolia Roldana


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Description

Roldana heracleifolia (also called 'Heracleum-leaved roldana', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands, and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Roldana heracleifolia is a drought-tolerant plant and is often used for landscaping and as a groundcover. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Roldana heracleifolia is a yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roldana heracleifolia is an annual that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Roldana heracleifolia

Roldana heracleifolia is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers that specialize in rare plants.

Roldana heracleifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Roldana heracleifolia?

Roldana heracleifolia

What is the common name of Roldana heracleifolia?

Heracleum-leaved Roldana

What is the natural habitat of Roldana heracleifolia?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-35264: Based on the initial data import
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.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.