Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
metepeca
ID:
1269390

Status:
valid

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

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 55 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268728



Common Names

  • Metepec Roldana
  • Roldana metepeca
  • Roldana


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Description

Roldana metepeca (also called Mexican Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has dark green leaves and white flowers. Its habitat includes open woods, thickets, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Roldana metepeca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Roldana metepeca has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roldana metepeca is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of some drought and can be grown in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Roldana metepeca

Roldana metepeca can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

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 tro-50234549: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.