Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
caulescens
ID:
968133

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 15: 29 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967471



Common Names

  • Frondaria caulescens
  • Caulescent Frondaria
  • Caulescent False Dandelion


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Description

Frondaria caulescens (also called Frondaria caulescens, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Frondaria caulescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Frondaria caulescens is small and yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are green and have small, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frondaria caulescens is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix until they root. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Frondaria caulescens

Frondaria caulescens can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Frondaria genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-84858: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.