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
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.
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 Rumfordia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Abrotanella scapigera,
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Acanthospermum australe,
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Acanthostyles buniifolius,
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Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,