Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
revealii
ID:
19579

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 33: 286 (-287), fig (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018908



Common Names

  • Reveal's Rumfordia
  • Rumfordia revealii
  • Reveal's False-Gaura


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Description

Rumfordia revealii (also called Reveal's Rumfordia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the United States. It is found in dry, sandy soils such as roadsides and disturbed areas. It has small, yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Rumfordia revealii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rumfordia revealii is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rumfordia revealii is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the tray in a warm, sunny location. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate by cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy stem and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, sunny location. The cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Rumfordia revealii

Rumfordia revealii is found in the forests of South America, including parts of Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Rumfordia revealii FAQ

What is the common name of Rumfordia revealii?

Reveal's Rumfordia

What is the scientific name of Rumfordia revealii?

Rumfordia revealii

What is the natural habitat of Rumfordia revealii?

Rumfordia revealii is found in dry, rocky areas of the southwestern United States.

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