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
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.
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 Scrobicaria genus
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