Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessilifolia
ID:
139433

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) H.Rob. & Brettell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 423 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138762



Common Names

  • Roldana
  • Sessilifolia
  • Roldana sessilifolia


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Description

Roldana sessilifolia (also called Sessile-Leaved Roldana, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Roldana sessilifolia is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover in areas where it is not too cold. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Roldana sessilifolia is a small yellow daisy-like flower with a dark yellow center. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roldana sessilifolia is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in a sunny location.

Where to Find Roldana sessilifolia

Roldana sessilifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, and Zacatecas.

Roldana sessilifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Roldana sessilifolia?

Roldana sessilifolia

What type of plant is Roldana sessilifolia?

It is a perennial herb of the daisy family.

Where does Roldana sessilifolia grow?

It is native to Mexico and grows in dry, open 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,

References

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.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:221720-2: Based on the initial data import