Ornduffia calthifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calthifolia
ID:
1041140
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Tippery & Les
Source:
tro
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Novon 19: 409 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040478
Common Names
- Ornduffia Calthifolia
- Woolly Ornduffia
- Hairy Ornduffia
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Ornduffia calthifolia (also called Caltha-leaved Ornduffia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Mexico, where it is found in the states of Jalisco and Michoacán. It is found in dry forests, often in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ornduffia calthifolia 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
Ornduffia calthifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a central disc. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
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Ornduffia calthifolia can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizome. Seeds should be sown on the surface of a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the rhizome can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be carefully divided into several sections, each with a few leaves and a root system. The divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Ornduffia calthifolia
Ornduffia calthifolia is native to the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Ornduffia genus
Species in the Menyanthaceae family
Liparophyllum gunnii, Liparophyllum capitatum, Liparophyllum congestiflorum, Liparophyllum exaltatum, Liparophyllum exiguum, Liparophyllum lasiospermum, Liparophyllum latifolium, Liparophyllum violifolium, Menyanthes trifoliata, Nephrophyllidium crista-galli, Nymphoides rautaneni, Nymphoides subacuta, Nymphoides spongiosa, Nymphoides spinulosperma, Nymphoides sivarajanii, Nymphoides siamensis, Nymphoides quadriloba, Nymphoides planosperma, Nymphoides peltata, Nymphoides parvifolia, Nymphoides simulans, Nymphoides triangularis, Nymphoides geminata, Nymphoides humboldtiana, Nymphoides hastata, Nymphoides guineensis, Nymphoides fallax, Nymphoides hydrophylla, Nymphoides furculifolia, Nymphoides forbesiana, Nymphoides montana, Nymphoides minor, Nymphoides humilis, Nymphoides krishnakesara, Nymphoides indica, Nymphoides ezannoi, Nymphoides flaccida, Nymphoides beaglensis, Nymphoides elliptica, Nymphoides disperma, Nymphoides brevipedicellata, Nymphoides bosseri, Nymphoides cambodiana, Nymphoides coreana, Nymphoides aquatica, Nymphoides thunbergiana, Nymphoides cordata, Nymphoides milnei, Nymphoides tenuissima, Nymphoides elegans,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100368152: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Donald H. Les (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Les' in the authors string.
Nicholas P. Tippery: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tippery' in the authors string.