Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
coloradarum
ID:
52459

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 52 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051788



Common Names

  • Ruilopezia coloradarum
  • Colorado Ruilopezia
  • Ruilopezia


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Synonyms

  • Espeletia coloradarum Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Ruilopezia coloradarum (also called 'Colorado Daisy', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. It has a woody stem and produces white flowers. It is found in grasslands, shrublands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ruilopezia coloradarum has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ruilopezia coloradarum is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is an achene with a pappus of white hairs. The seedlings are yellowish green and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruilopezia coloradarum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced 30-45 cm apart.

Where to Find Ruilopezia coloradarum

Ruilopezia coloradarum is native to the western United States. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, and is most common in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming.

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Asteraceae

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-15034: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.