Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
123421

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 550 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122750

Common Names

  • Rumfordia floribunda
  • Mexican Daisy
  • Mexican Fleabane

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Synonyms

  • Rumfordia floribunda floribunda [unknown]
  • Rumfordia spectabilis Sandwith [unknown]
  • Rumfordia floribunda spectabilis (Sandwith) R.W.Sanders [unknown]
  • Rumfordia floribunda floribunda [unknown]
  • Rumfordia floribunda australis R.W.Sanders [deprecated]
  • Rumfordia floribunda jaliscensis R.W.Sanders [deprecated]

Description

Rumfordia floribunda (also called Rumford's Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Australia and can be found in grasslands, woodlands and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Rumfordia floribunda is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rumfordia floribunda has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. Seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rumfordia floribunda is a perennial herb that is native to Asia. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and division should be done in early spring.

Where to Find Rumfordia floribunda

Rumfordia floribunda is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, tropical forests.

Rumfordia floribunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rumfordia floribunda?

Rumfordia floribunda

What is the common name of Rumfordia floribunda?

Floribund Rumfordia

What is the natural habitat of Rumfordia floribunda?

Grassy and rocky slopes

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