Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sundbergii
ID:
85833

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Turner) B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 80: 278. 1996 [23 Dec 1996] Funston (Novon 11: 305. 2001) also made this comb. nov. (isonym)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085162



Common Names

  • Sundberg's Roldana
  • Roldana sundbergii
  • Roldana


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Synonyms

  • Senecio sundbergii B.L.Turner [unknown]
  • Roldana sundbergii (B.L.Turner) Funston [deprecated]

Description

Roldana sundbergii (also called Mexican Feather Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It has thin, arching foliage and grows in sunny, dry areas such as meadows, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Roldana sundbergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Roldana sundbergii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower head. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roldana sundbergii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Roldana sundbergii

Roldana sundbergii is found in the Caribbean, from Cuba to the Dominican Republic.

Roldana sundbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Roldana sundbergii?

Roldana sundbergii

What type of plant is Roldana sundbergii?

Roldana sundbergii is a flowering plant.

Where is Roldana sundbergii found?

Roldana sundbergii is found in the Andes mountains of South America.

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-41578: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.