Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hemsl.) H.Rob. & Brettell
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 423 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073001
Common Names
- Roldana sartorii
- Sartor's Thistle
- Prickly Thistle
Synonyms
- Senecio sartorii Sch.Bip. ex Hemsl. [unknown]
- Roldana petasitis sartorii (Sch.Bip. ex Hemsl.) Funston [unknown]
Description
Roldana sartorii (also called Sartor's roldana, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, grey-green foliage and small white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in open grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Roldana sartorii is used medicinally for treating skin conditions, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Roldana sartorii is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black achene with a white pappus. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a short, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Roldana sartorii is a hardy, herbaceous, perennial plant. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny spot. Division should be done in late spring or early summer. Once established, it can be propagated by division.
Where to Find Roldana sartorii
Roldana sartorii can be found in the dry regions of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Roldana sartorii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Roldana sartorii?
Roldana sartorii
What is the common name of Roldana sartorii?
Sartor's Roldana
What type of plant is Roldana sartorii?
Herbaceous annual
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,