Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hemsl.) H.Rob. & Brettell
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 422 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044998
Common Names
- Oaxacan Roldana
- Roldana Oaxacana
- Oaxacan Daisy
Description
Roldana oaxacana (also called Oaxacan Roldana, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Mexico. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Roldana oaxacana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas that are believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Roldana oaxacana has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Roldana oaxacana is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Roldana oaxacana
Roldana oaxacana is native to the mountains of Central and South America. It can be found in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet areas.
Roldana oaxacana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Roldana oaxacana?
Roldana oaxacana
What is the common name of Roldana oaxacana?
Mexican thistle
What is the natural habitat of Roldana oaxacana?
Grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas
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,