Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tubiflora
ID:
42445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sennen

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041774



Common Names

  • Volutaria Tubiflora
  • Tubiflora Volutaria
  • Tubiflora Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Amberboa lippii subdiscolor Lojac. [unknown]

Description

Volutaria tubiflora (also called Tubular-flowered Volutaria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Volutaria tubiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping due to its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Volutaria tubiflora is a white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and shiny. Seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Volutaria tubiflora is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Volutaria tubiflora

Volutaria tubiflora is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Volutaria tubiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Volutaria tubiflora?

Volutaria tubiflora

What are the common names of Volutaria tubiflora?

Tubeflower Volutaria

Where is Volutaria tubiflora native to?

Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica

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-140403: Based on the initial data import
Frère Sennen (1861-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sennen' in the authors string.