Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Miq.
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. ii. 70
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093465
Common Names
- Wollastonia scabriuscula
- Scabrous Wollastonia
- Scabrous Ragwort
Synonyms
- Wedelia schultziana Miq. [unknown]
- Seruneum pedunculatum Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Wollastonia scabriuscula (also called Rough Wollastonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Wollastonia scabriuscula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also known to have medicinal properties, such as being an antispasmodic, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Wollastonia scabriuscula is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of grey-green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wollastonia scabriuscula is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring.
Where to Find Wollastonia scabriuscula
Wollastonia scabriuscula is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of France, Italy, and Spain.
Wollastonia scabriuscula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wollastonia scabriuscula?
Wollastonia scabriuscula
What is the common name of Wollastonia scabriuscula?
Scabrous Wollastonia
What type of plant is Wollastonia scabriuscula?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Wollastonia genus
Wollastonia elongata,
Wollastonia biflora,
Wollastonia serrulata,
Wollastonia scabriuscula,
Wollastonia glabrata,
Wollastonia bryanii,
Wollastonia dentata,
Wollastonia fauriei,
Wollastonia integrifolia,
Wollastonia kamolensis,
Wollastonia micrantha,
Wollastonia perdita,
Wollastonia populifolia,
Wollastonia remyi,
Wollastonia subcordata,
Wollastonia tenuifolia,
Wollastonia tenuis,
Wollastonia venosa,
Wollastonia waimeaensis,
Wollastonia lavarum,
Wollastonia uniflora,
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,