Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. Bras. 3: 85 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692215
Common Names
- Fraunhofera multiflora
- Many-flowered Fraunhofer
- Fraunhofer
Description
Fraunhofera multiflora (also called Many-flowered Fraunhofer, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a single stem with a basal rosette of leaves, and produces white to yellowish-green flowers. It grows in dry meadows, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Fraunhofera multiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fraunhofera multiflora has yellow-green flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fraunhofera multiflora is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Fraunhofera multiflora
Fraunhofera multiflora can be found in the western United States, primarily in the Rocky Mountains.
Fraunhofera multiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fraunhofera multiflora?
Fraunhofera multiflora
What is the family of Fraunhofera multiflora?
Gentianaceae
What is the habitat of Fraunhofera multiflora?
Mountain meadows
Species in the Fraunhofera genus
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,