Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) G.L.Webster
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 25: 238 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834963
Common Names
- Algernonia riedelii
- Riedelii Algernonia
- Riedel Algernonia
Description
Algernonia riedelii (also called 'Riedel's Algernonia' and 'Riedel's Daisy', among many other common names) is a small, white-flowered perennial plant with a single, thin, wiry stem and a single, thin, wiry leaf. It is native to Mexico, and grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Algernonia riedelii is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and homes for its beautiful foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Algernonia riedelii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Algernonia riedelii is a species of algernonia native to tropical Asia. It is an evergreen perennial that grows in moist, humid climates. It is best grown in a potting mix of peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.
Where to Find Algernonia riedelii
Algernonia riedelii is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical climates.
Algernonia riedelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Algernonia riedelii?
Algernonia riedelii
What is the common name of Algernonia riedelii?
Riedel's Algernonia
What is the natural habitat of Algernonia riedelii?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Algernonia genus
Algernonia riedelii,
Algernonia leandrii,
Algernonia kuhlmannii,
Algernonia dimitrii,
Algernonia bahiensis,
Algernonia amazonica,
Algernonia brasiliensis,
Algernonia gibbosa,
Algernonia glazioui,
Algernonia obovata,
Algernonia pardina,
Algernonia paulae,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,