Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanicaulis
ID:
69079

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 421 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068408



Common Names

  • Roldana lanicaulis
  • Lanicaulis Roldana
  • Lanicaulis' Roldana


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Synonyms

  • Senecio lanicaulis Greenm. [unknown]

Description

Roldana lanicaulis (also called Roldana, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Andes in South America and is found in montane grasslands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Roldana lanicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, as a diuretic, and to reduce fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Roldana lanicaulis is a yellow, daisy-like flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a rosette of deeply lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roldana lanicaulis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels.

Where to Find Roldana lanicaulis

Roldana lanicaulis is native to Bolivia and can be found in the provinces of Beni, Cochabamba, and La Paz.

Roldana lanicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Roldana lanicaulis?

Roldana lanicaulis

What is the family of Roldana lanicaulis?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Roldana lanicaulis?

Grasslands and meadows

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-25257: 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.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.