Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petasioides
ID:
87498

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greenm. ex Donn.Sm.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 331 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086827



Common Names

  • Petasioides Roldana
  • Petasioides Daisy
  • Petasioides Daisy Bush


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Synonyms

  • Senecio petasioides Greenm. ex Donn.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Roldana petasioides (also called 'Mexican Feather Grass' or 'Mexican Feather Grass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Mexico and Central America. It has thin, arching stems with narrow, bright green leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Roldana petasioides is an attractive plant that can be used as a groundcover in gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Roldana petasioides is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, lanceolate leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roldana petasioides is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a mix of sand and peat moss. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Roldana petasioides

Roldana petasioides is native to Mexico and Central America and can be found in the wild in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Roldana petasioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Roldana petasioides?

Roldana petasioides

What type of plant is Roldana petasioides?

It is a succulent plant

Where is Roldana petasioides found?

It is found in Mexico

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-43209: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.