Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
aquifolia
ID:
117740

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 64 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117069



Common Names

  • Mountain Everlasting
  • Tansy-leaved Everlasting
  • Cotton-heads


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Synonyms

  • Gynoxys aquifolia Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Pentacalia aquifolia (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec. & H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Scrobicaria aquifolia (also called Water-leaf Scrobicaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has alternate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shaded areas such as forests and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Scrobicaria aquifolia is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scrobicaria aquifolia has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrobicaria aquifolia is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Scrobicaria aquifolia

Scrobicaria aquifolia is native to Europe and can be found in damp meadows and grasslands.

Scrobicaria aquifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrobicaria aquifolia?

Scrobicaria aquifolia

What is the common name of Scrobicaria aquifolia?

Waterleaf

What is the typical habitat of Scrobicaria aquifolia?

Moist, shady areas

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-78442: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.