Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pennellii
ID:
29894

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob. & Brettell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 422, fig. 7 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029223



Common Names

  • Roldana pennellii
  • Pennell's Roldana
  • Pennell's Thistle


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Description

Roldana pennellii (also called Pennell's roldana, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with yellow ray florets. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Roldana pennellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Roldana pennellii var. durangensis H.Rob. & Brettell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Roldana pennellii is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roldana pennellii is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light for best results.

Where to Find Roldana pennellii

Roldana pennellii is native to Mexico and Central America.

Roldana pennellii FAQ

What type of plant is Roldana pennellii?

Roldana pennellii is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.

Where is Roldana pennellii found?

Roldana pennellii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

What is the growth habit of Roldana pennellii?

Roldana pennellii is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head.

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-128245: 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.