Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suffulta
ID:
132365

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greenm.) H.Rob. & Brettell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 424 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131694



Common Names

  • Suffulta Roldana
  • Roldana Suffulta
  • Suffulta Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Pericalia suffulta Rydb. [unknown]
  • Senecio suffultus (Greenm.) McVaugh [unknown]
  • Cacalia suffulta Greenm. [unknown]

Description

Roldana suffulta (also called Suffulta's Roldana, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base and multiple stems. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Roldana suffulta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Roldana suffulta is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roldana suffulta is a tropical plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should be grown in full sun to partial shade. It requires regular watering and fertilizing with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Roldana suffulta

Roldana suffulta is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to the Caribbean, where it is found in the Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.

Roldana suffulta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Roldana suffulta?

Roldana suffulta

What is the common name of Roldana suffulta?

Suffulta Roldana

What is the natural habitat of Roldana suffulta?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrubland in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia

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.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:221723-2: Based on the initial data import