Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufa
ID:
691677

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 13: 297 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691010



Common Names

  • Finschia rufa
  • Red Finschia
  • Rufous Finschia


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Synonyms

  • Grevillea rufa (Warb.) Sleumer [unknown]

Description

Finschia rufa (also called Rufa, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, yellow flowers. It is native to tropical regions and grows in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Finschia rufa is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Finschia rufa has yellow flowers with four petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Finschia rufa is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate through division or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Finschia rufa

Finschia rufa is native to New Caledonia and can be found in the northern part of the island.

Finschia rufa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Finschia rufa?

Finschia rufa

What is the common name of Finschia rufa?

Rufous Finschia

What is the family of Finschia rufa?

Asteraceae

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

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